Solarplaza | RE Startup Festival

Why Attend the Solarplaza Startup Festival?

Everything You Need to Know about the Solarplaza RE Startup Festival


Why Should You Attend?

Join us for an electrifying gathering where innovation meets opportunity at the forefront of the renewable energy sector! Don't miss your chance to be part of the energy revolution, shaping a sustainable future together. We have a separate offer for our three main audiences.


For Investors

Looking for your next BIG investment opportunity in Renewable Energy? Wait no longer and register today.

Our offer:

  • Get up to speed with the latest RE innovations.
  • Meet pioneering start-ups, all dedicated to moving the energy transition forward, under one roof.
  • With over 8 hours of networking time and the opportunity to participate in Speed meetings this will be a guaranteed start of a new investment.

Price: Early bird: € 395,-  | Regular: € 495,-  | Late Bird: € 595,-

For RE Startups

If you're working for a startup in the Renewable Energy space this is your chance to meet investors, financiers, incubators and accelerators with a clear interest in investing in you!

Our offer:

  • Apply for participation in the pitch competition and get a chance to get on stage and present your company to the investors in the room.
  • Join the Speed Meetings with investors and get to speak about your contribution to a cleaner future.
  • Upgrade your capacities by attending our Get Savvy Workshops.

Price: € 95,-

For Students

If you're interested in becoming a startup, this is the starting point for your journey!

Our offer:

  • Learn from inspiring examples of startups by taking in the Startup Pitch competition
  • Start building your network with investors, incubators and service providers in the startup space
  • Prepare yourself for what's coming by joining the Get Savvy workshops.

Price: € 95,-

Not Any of the Above?

Are you none of the above and have interest in attending the Solarplaza RE Startup Festival? You're more than welcome to join us for a day of inspiration and networking. In this case an 'investor ticket' applies to your registration.


Get in the Ring - Pitch Competition for RE Startups

Are you ready to Get in the Ring and pitch your startup to the investors in the room?

Get in the Ring's Global Pitch Competition invites founders from over 100 countries to pitch their solutions against their opponents in the ring. Get in the Ring is different from any other startup pitching competition. Pitching in the ring creates an undeniable competitive electricity which means founders are forced to up their game and give a pitch they are proud of. There are over 150 events around the world every year. After your pitch you will instantly get feedback from investors. This makes your participation a clear combined opportunity for showcasing your company and learning and improving.

The winner of our Get in the Ring pitch competition will get the opportunity to participate in the Get in the Ring Global Final 2024 happening just 2 weeks later in The Hague on 6 November 2024. Winning startups of global Get in the Ring competitions will gather to join workshops, dealmaking sessions and battle for the title of Global Winner. Are you ready to join the most promising startups worldwide in the ring? Then your journey starts here!

Solarplaza will select a limited number of startups from all applications to participate in the Get in the Ring Pitch Competition. To be considered, please complete the application form below by Friday, September 20th. Note that a ticket registration for the Startup Festival is required to apply for the Pitch Competition.

Deadline for participation: Friday, September 20th

Need any help?

We got you. Send out an email to our team and we are here to help.

Frannie Flinterman
Project Manager

For questions about the program and content of the event:

[email protected]

Ana de Menezes Silva
Business Developer

For questions regarding partnership opportunities:

[email protected]

Helen Tarlap
Project Coordinator

For practical questions regarding our activities:

[email protected]