ALUMNI NETWORK
CONNECT, ACCELERATE, EMPOWER
At the Global Startup Awards, we believe that the world’s most pressing challenges can be tackled through the power of technology.
Our mission? To accelerate this vision by discovering and connecting the top 1% of future-shapers from every corner of the globe. Winning a category in our competition—or even being part of its journey—is more than just a title; it’s an invitation to join an exclusive network of visionary Alumni, united in driving the change our world needs.
FORMER ALUMNI EVENTS
Becoming part of our Alumni Network opens up a world of opportunities. As an alumni, you’ll join a select community of trailblazers, where meaningful connections and once-in-a-lifetime experiences await.
In the past, we’ve hosted exclusive events like our ‘‘Porsche on Track’’ experience, offering alumni the thrill of high-speed connections on the racetrack, and the Chengdu Adventure, an immersive journey into China’s vibrant innovation landscape. Each event is crafted to not only empower our alumni but also to build lasting memories and partnerships that drive impact in the startup world.
‘‘PORSCHE ON
TRACK’’
CHENGDU
ADVENTURE
HOW TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
BECOMING A REGIONAL FINALIST AND/OR WINNER:
We have categories for Startups on different maturity levels, and industry focuses, VCs, Incubation/Acceleration Programs, Coworking offices, Founders, and Ecosystem Builders. You may join the competition once a year by nominating yourself for one of our regional competitions, which is completely free of charge, without any hidden fees. Please find the links to our regions on the main page.
BECOMING AN AMBASSADOR OR ECOSYSTEM PARTNER:
You may join as an Ambassador as an individual or Ecosystem Partner as an organization and help us identify and invite applicants to the competition from your city, country, region, or specific vertical.
JOINING AS A JURY MEMBER:
You may join one or more regional or global Jury Boards to help us identify the winners.
BECOMING A REGIONAL AND/OR GLOBAL SPONSOR:
You may choose from different sponsorship packages that will give you access to some of the networks.
BECOMING A REGIONAL LICENSEE PARTNER:
Our regional License Partners are the main drivers of the expansion of the competition worldwide.
benefits of being a GSA Alumni
Create personal and business connections within a well-curated global network where people trust each other highly.
Promote your business activities to the right audience in other countries, regions, and continents.
Get invitations to exclusive, invite-only discussions, meetups, and get-togethers.
Influence the Global Startup Awards competition framework.
WE AMPLIFY YOUR VISIBILITY
For our Alumni Network, we provide the platform to showcase their ventures on a global scale and to a highly relevant audience.
This exposure unlocks a world of opportunities—whether it’s securing funding, attracting top talent, expanding networks, or entering new markets.
WEBSITE STATISTICS
Our website is more than just a digital presence—it’s a thriving hub of interaction and engagement. With thousands of views and actions every month, it’s the perfect platform to showcase our vibrant alumni community.
We’ve compiled key metrics from our most recent edition’s campaign, offering a clear view of our performance below.
CAMPAIGN BREAKDOWN
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520,000+ INTERACTIONS
With over half a million meaningful actions, our engagement far surpasses the industry benchmark of 100,000–200,000 interactions for similar platforms.
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200,000+ UNIQUE VISITORS
Drawing in a massive audience, we’re ahead of the industry average, which often ranges between 50,000 and 100,000 visitors.
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193 COUNTRIES
Our reach is truly global, with visitors from nearly every country—
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50% ENGAGEMENT RATE
This is double the typical benchmark of 20%–25%, showing the quality and relevance of our content.
