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Pitch Sessions
Apply to Pitch Your Project to Investors
The Pitch Sessions are private presentations to a panel of investors. They are selective: only projects that meet the readiness criteria make it to the stage. If no projects meet the bar, the Pitch Sessions do not take place. The Academy, on the other hand, will always take place.
Timeline
1
April 29-
Submit application
2
September 2-11
Selection process
3
September 14-16
Results notification
4
September
Guidelines for presentation
5
September 28-29
Pitch Days: Academy & Pitch Sessions
Please note:
Project submissions close on September 1st. Tickets purchased after this date will grant you access to The Academy content only, as the submission period will already have closed.
The Pitch Sessions are for projects, not ideas
Run through this checklist.
If you can answer “yes” to all of these, your project is ready.
Do you have a proof of concept?
✓A demo, vertical slice, animatic or working prototype.
✗An idea on paper is not enough.
Do you have a team?
✓There is no set maximum team size, but all members must have a ticket.
✗Solo is fine if you have the full skillset.
Do you have a business model?
✓You understand how the project generates revenue and who will pay for it.
✗A creative project without a business model is not ready for the stage.
Do you know what you need?
✓A clearly defined, quantified investment requirement: amount and purpose.
✗'We need funding' is not specific enough.
Has your project been tested?
✓It has been tested in any form beyond the concept phase.
✗ First external validation is a must.
Would you be ready to pitch today?
✓You could stand up and present this project right now.
✗If you're not ready to pitch, the stage is not for you yet!
What projects are eligible?
Any creative project in active development with a proof of concept.
Video Games
Vertical slice or playable demo
Animation
Short films, series or IPs - animatic or pilot
XR / VR / AR
Creative application - working prototype
Tools & Platforms
For the creative industry - functional prototype
Creative Startups
Defined business model - early validation
Original IPs
Licensing, adaptation or co-production potential
Preparation Checklist
Submissions are made via the THU platform after purchasing a Pitch Days ticket.
Project details
Project, team, stage of development and investment goals.
Pitch deck
PDF - max 15 slides
Business plan (draft)
4-8 pages - projections, roadmap
Demo or prototype
Any proof of concept format
Presentation video
Max 3 min - team introduction
Jury Evaluation
Projects are evaluated based on five criteria.
Project maturity
A working proof of concept exists, and the development stage is sufficiently advanced for an investor pitch.
Commercial viability
Clear business model, identifiable market and a realistic go-to-market strategy.
Pitch quality
The pitch deck and business plan are clear, well-structured, and effectively communicate the value proposition.
Originality & impact
An innovative idea with strong potential to impact the creative industry, market, or culture.
Team
The team has the skills to execute and demonstrates strong commitment and credibility.
A new event inside THU2026
PITCH DAYS
A space to learn about pitching, business plans, and the investment ecosystem. It runs across 28 and 29 September and bridges the creative community with the world of investment.
Pitch Days Ticket
Exclusive access to Pitch Days.
Attend talks and workshops on entrepreneurship, and apply for the opportunity to present your project to investors.
300
Euros
382.53€ (with fees + 23% vat)
Get TicketKey Information
- Runs outside the Main Event schedule.
- This event is not included with Main Event Tickets. If you already have a ticket for THU2026, you'll automatically get 35% off Pitch Days.
- Access talks and workshops on entrepreneurship, and apply to get the opportunity to present your project to investors.
- 100 spots available.