Now in its fifth year, the competition seeks to bring together the brightest minds in technology innovations. If you’re ready to demonstrate how your technology can make a difference in the world, this could be your moment – to challenge the status quo, introduce tech solutions through your own unique lens and open up a window to the future.
At KPMG Private Enterprise, we’re committed to discovering and supporting tech entrepreneurs who are working hard to have a positive impact on the future. If you’ve created a tech breakthrough or a new tech-enabled solution that you believe can make a difference in the world, entering the Global Tech Innovator Competition can help you transform that bold vision into a reality among national and global industry experts, investors and potential business partners.
If you're ready to push the limits and take your tech innovation to the next level, we want to hear from you!
About the Swedish competition
When: Friday, May 27th
Where: KPMG Head Office, Vasagatan 16, Stockholm
The 10 finalists will be offered the chance to sharpen their pitch skills in a "Pitch Boot Camp." It's a unique and condensed training program for startup companies to help them create and deliver engaging and impactful presentations by combining storytelling, stage presence and audience adaptation. The program includes two sessions and the winning entry is offered the opportunity for additional individual coaching to deepen and refine their presentation for the Global Final in November.
Last day to apply for the competition is on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Jury for the 2025 year's competition in Sweden
Evelina Anttila,
CEO Wellstreet
Alexis Kopylov,
CEO and founder of DBT Capital
Lisen Oliw,
Partner at BackingMinds
Henrik Otendal,
CEO and co-founder of Reselo
Elsa Hyland,
Angel investor
Mattias Arvidsson,
CEO KPMG Sweden Group
There’s a lot in it for you
We believe, that if you’re a tech innovator and entrepreneur, this competition is an ideal platform to profile your business. The potential benefits if you take the opportunity to compete include:
Join a community of tech innovators who are turning their bold ambitions into a reality.
Hear from previous winners
Who is eligible to enter the competition?
Qualifications and eligibility criteria
Applicants are typically technology entrepreneurs who are successfully making the transition from the startup phase to the next stage in the growth of their businesses. They have developed innovative, proven technologies, established robust business models, demonstrated traction and have the potential to scale up globally.
To be eligible for the competition, you must:
- Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held.
- Have been actively operating for 7 years or less (in the current form).
- Generate revenue between US $1 million and $15 million; or have raised at least US $500,000 in equity.
- Be either a pure technology or a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business.
- Not be majority owned by a large corporate.
- Be able to conduct all pitches in English.
- Be available to pitch at a country/region semi-final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable).
- Available to pitch virtually at a country/region final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin.
- If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final in November 2025.
Countries Participating in the 2025 Global Tech Innovator Competition
About KPMG Private Enterprise
You know KPMG, you might not know KPMG Private Enterprise. KPMG Private Enterprise advisers in KPMG firms around the world are dedicated to working with you and your business, no matter where you are in your growth journey — whether you’re looking to reach new heights, embrace technology, plan for an exit, or manage the transition of wealth or your business to the next generation. You gain access to KPMG’s global resources through a single point of contact — a trusted adviser to your company. It is a local touch with a global reach.
The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Network for Emerging Giants has extensive knowledge and experience working with the startup ecosystem. Whether you are looking to establish your operations, raise capital, expand abroad, or simply comply with regulatory requirements — we can help. From seed to speed, we’re here throughout your journey.
