Apply to the Data Center World Innovation Challenge and gain the opportunity to pitch your solution in front of global industry leaders, including hyperscalers, VCs, and ABB executives.
Please consult our eligibility criteria before applying.

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* 1. Company Name

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* 2. Company Website

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* 3. How many full-time employees do you currently have, excluding part-time, advisors, and contractors?

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* 4. Main Contact - Full Name

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* 5. Main Contact - Email Address

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* 6. Company Address

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* 7. TRL Level

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* 8. What is your company’s 1–2 sentence elevator pitch?

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* 9. What problem are you solving?

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* 10. Briefly describe your technology and how it works.

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* 11. Briefly describe the competitive landscape. Who are your competitors and what is your differentiation?

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* 12. Which focus area in relation to data centers does your startup fit? (Select up to 2)
Focus Area Definitions

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* 13. Upload Your Pitch Deck (PDF Max 16MB)

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* 14. If you would like to expand on your traction, please provide a brief update here.

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* 15. Share an example or case study of your technology applied to a data center currently.

If chosen to present at Data World 2026, your team will receive:

1. One full-access conference pass for your team
2. A dedicated booth to showcase your technology throughout the entire conference
3. The opportunity to gain visibility in front of industry leaders and experts in global data center development

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* 16. We recognize that, if selected for this opportunity, that our team is responsible for all travel and lodging costs associated with Data Center World.

Selection Startups will be notified by Monday, March 9, 2026.

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