STARTUP COMPETITION 2025

Power Up Your E-Mobility Vision!

Ready to contribute or redefine the future of e-bikes and micromobility? Join the Startup Competition of Ebike Future X Event online or in-person in Vienna.

Pitch your bold ideas or existing solutions to industry experts, investors, and a worldwide audience—no equity or fee required!

Join us Live Online or in-person in Vienna, the epicenter of innovation, during ViennaUP Startup Festival 2025. This is your global launchpad to join the e-mobility revolution!

Ebike Future X 2025 offers much more—a top e-bike conference and networking on May 16, 2025. Unlock The Full Event Here!

ONLINE & VIENNA

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Your Big Break Starts Here!

You’re not just building a startup—you’re rewriting how the world moves. Ebike Future X is your ticket to the top if you’re innovating in:

VEHICLE INNOVATION

From next-gen e-bikes to modular light electric vehicles—redefining personal and urban transport through cutting-edge design and performance.

COMPONENTS & DRIVE SYSTEMS

Breakthroughs in motors, batteries, drivetrains, sensors, and the critical hardware that powers the ride.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES

IoT, GPS, embedded intelligence, connectivity, and advanced tech that brings safety, personalization, and intelligence to every vehicle.

CHARGING & ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Scalable infrastructure, battery innovation, energy storage, and smart charging systems for a cleaner, more connected planet.

URBAN MOBILITY & CITY INTEGRATION

Solving tomorrow’s city challenges with solutions that blend seamlessly into the urban ecosystem—from logistics to public-private infrastructure.

AI & SOFTWARE, PLATFORMS

From rider apps and fleet tools to navigation and connected services—innovative software, smart platforms, and AI applied across products and business. These technologies enhance experience, streamline operations, and drive performance across the ecosystem.

SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION

Eco-friendly materials, circular design, low-impact manufacturing, and business models that drive environmental progress.

NEW MARKETS & USE CASES

Innovative solutions for underserved communities, rural areas, emerging regions, or entirely new ways people use mobility.

MOONSHOTS

Bold, category-defying ideas that don’t fit the mold—but might just reshape the future of mobility.

From scrappy prototypes to scaling disruptors, we’re hunting for the boldest minds worldwide. Pitch here, and you’re not just seen—you’re chosen. Investors are watching. Partners are waiting. Your breakthrough moment is May 16, 2025. Don’t sit this one out—claim your spot among the e-mobility elite.

HOW IT WORKS

Your Road to the Top

1.

Online Sign-Up

Fill out the application form and submit a video pitch (max. 1-minute), together with a 1-page pitch deck, and social media links by April 25, 2025—from anywhere!
Get ready to shine online.

2.

Big Show

Best ideas pitch live at the Ebike Future X on May 16, 2025 (in-person or online).

The world watches—you shine! 

WHAT YOU GET

Pitching Here Changes Everything

Every startup pitching online at Ebike Future X gets a shot at glory! Showing your idea to our superstar judges and a massive global audience can flip your business overnight—deals, buzz, and big breaks start here. Plus, finalists get extra perks:

FREE ACCESS

2 free online tickets for you and a teammate to join the huge global event

SHOW OFF

A booth (virtual or in-person) to wow thousands online.

BIG PITCH

Pitch live online or in-person to top investors and leaders—worldwide audience, massive impact.

GET SEEN

Your idea streams live to thousands globally—huge visibility, no borders.

MEET PROS

Chat online with experts and partners from everywhere—or a few in Vienna if you go.

BOOST GROWTH

Get tips from pros online to grow your startup fast—worldwide advice, instant wins.

WINNER’S BIG SCORE

Fame and Power Await

Every startup pitching online at Ebike Future X gets a shot at glory! Showing your idea to our superstar judges and a massive global audience can flip your business overnight—deals, buzz, and big breaks start here. Plus, finalists get extra perks:

TOP INTROS

Get direct introductions to industry leaders, key investors, and influential decision-makers.

GET FAMOUS

Exclusive visibility in the global e-mobility community—everyone knows you!

WIN TROPHY

Win a custom-made trophy and certificate.

MEET THE SUPERSTAR JUDGES

Worldwide Experts & Investors Watching YOU Online

Your ideas deserve the sharpest minds—and we’ve got them. Our jury is a powerhouse of global changemakers, each a leader in their field. They’ve built businesses, shaped trends, and spotted the next big thing. Now, they’re here for you—and trust us, more luminaries are clamoring to join this elite lineup:

Dr. Tanja
Hacker

CEO & Founder of Retail Experts Group

UAE

Dr. Anat Lea
Bonshtien

Partner at Mobilion Ventures, Former Chairwoman and Director of the Smart Mobility Initiative at Israel Prime Minister’s Office

ISRAEL

Rex
Wang

Founder of Batteries Daily | Energy Consultant | Former Diplomat

CHINA

Stefan
Ytterborn

Founder, ex CEO & Choreographer at POC, CAKE

SWEDEN

Joseph
de Leon

M&A Advisory | Capital Raising | International Scaling

THE PHILIPPINES

Bonnie
Factor

AI Strategist | Leadership Architect | Exponential Growth Expert

THE PHILIPPINES

Stay
Tuned!

Asbjoerk Stanly
Mogensen

Winner of 250 innovation and award designs in bike industry

USA

Stay
Tuned!

Peter
Sardi

Senior Executive | Business Operations & Growth Strategist

AUSTRALIA

Guillermo
Guzman

Top Local Leader for the Founder Institute

COLOMBIA

Gabi
MĂĄtyĂĄs-KollĂĄr

Innovation, Financial Services | Senior Executive

HUNGARY

Gaia
Arzilli

CEO of Gaia Connections

UNITED KINGDOM

Melinda
Miklos

ESG & Sustainability Expert | Value Creation & Strategic Relationships | Oxford Postgrad in Global Business

SWITZERLAND

Dr. Philipe
Reinisch

 Founder SILKROAD 4.0 | Serial Tech Entrepreneur

AUSTRIA

Aleksandra
Khirv

Sustainability Consultant and Educator 

SPAIN

Mariya
Konstantinova

Finance I M&A I Investment Valuation I Fundraising

AUSTRIA

James
Nakagawa

Family Offices | Digital Health & AI Pioneer | Global Startup Mentor

JAPAN

Sara
Pittner

Business Development and Innovation Manager, EIT Manufacturing

SWEDEN

Stay
Tuned!

If you’re passionate about the e-bike industry and have insights or an innovative idea to share, the Ebike Future X Vienna event is your platform! Whether it’s to present in a pitch session or just to share your thoughts, your contribution is valuable. To get involved, reach out at info@ebikefuture.com and become a part of this exciting conversation.

READY TO GO BIG?

Your Big Move Starts Here Now

Join us and change your startup forever—pitch your bold e-bike idea to legends, meet pros, and shine to the world! The startup competition at Ebike Future X on May 16, 2025, is for everyone with big dreams. Take part, show your work, and you could transform your business, your life, and the planet—don’t miss your shot at glory! Fill out the form now—one click takes you there!

Submit Your Application Here

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EBIKE FUTURE X 2025 WILL BE PART OF ViennaUP

ViennaUP is the prominent startup festival that has grown significantly since its inception. In 2024, ViennaUP attracted over 10,000 participants from more than 90 countries, featuring over 80 events across 33 locations in Vienna. More info: https://viennaup.com/

Location: Vienna, Austria & Online

Vienna, the stunning capital of Austria, is the proud host of Ebike Future X. Renowned as the world’s most livable city, Vienna seamlessly blends rich history with modern innovation. Its exceptional quality of life, well-planned infrastructure, and commitment to sustainability make it the perfect backdrop for our event.

With its extensive cycling network, green urban spaces, and forward-thinking mobility solutions, Vienna embodies the future of transportation. Join us in this vibrant city to explore cutting-edge trends, network with industry leaders, and be part of the movement shaping the future of e-mobility. 

Exact event location will be shared soon. 

What’s Ebike Future X?

The E-Bike Party

Ebike Future X 2025 is a the event of the year for the e-bike business and fans! It’s where startups, business leaders, and innovators meet for pitches, talks, and networking. Join us on May 16, 2025, for keynotes, pitch sessions, and expert chats. Get new ideas, find partners, and grow the e-bike world. A bonus – it’s part of ViennaUP’s huge crowd. Want more? Read More!

The Startup Competition at Ebike Future X is proudly organized in collaboration with Network Smith, an elite global team embedded in innovation ecosystems worldwide. With direct access to thousands of startups, investors, and industry leaders, Network Smith unlocks global opportunities for entrepreneurs, making this competition a gateway to innovation and growth. Learn More.

ABOUT EBIKE FUTURE

Since 2019

Ebike Future began in 2019 with an online conference—top speakers and thousands watching worldwide! By 2024, we added Ebike Future X in Vienna—our first in-person event with keynotes, Q&A, and networking. We’ve also held events in Amsterdam and grown a strong online community with 5+ years of content and trust. Big brands like Bosch, Shimano, Bafang, Specialized, KPMG, and many more joined us. Now, in 2025, we’re bigger—and hybrid—connecting e-bike stars globally!

WHO ATTENDS EBIKE FUTURE EVENTS?

People from companies like on the picture below, but also attendees from different industries and enthusiasts who want to work with e-bikes.

READY TO GO BIG?

Grab Your Spot Now!

Join us and change your startup forever—pitch to legends, meet pros, and shine to the world! Ebike Future X on May 16, 2025, is for everyone with bold ideas. Take part, show your work, and you could change the world and your life—this is your chance to lead the e-bike future! Don’t miss out—transform your business and the planet!