Welcome to Stage Two 2025!

**We’re beyond excited to welcome all founders, investors, partners, and innovation leaders to Stage Two — the ultimate pan-European competition showcasing the most ambitious startups spinning out of leading universities.

This year, 45+ startups have been nominated by 40+ university-affiliated entrepreneurship centers, with an additional 4 wildcards joining them. Each will pitch live before more than 70 top European venture capital firms and 30+ industry leaders — a rare opportunity to engage directly with decision makers. For more information, visit stagetwo.io.

This year, over €5 million in committed capital awaits this year’s nominees, backed by Europe’s leading venture funds and deep-tech investors.

Get ready to connect, be inspired, and witness the next generation of category-defining ventures.

Let’s make Stage Two 2025 legendary !