The European Champions Alliance is proud to announce its partnership with WLOUNGE for the Tech Awards Gala 2025, one of Europe’s most prestigious tech and innovation events, often called the “Tech Oscars.”
The 5th edition takes place on December 13, 2025, at the Palais at Messe Berlin, celebrating Europe’s most visionary startups and innovators under the theme: Innovation with Purpose, Impact with Vision. Make It Big.
A European Celebration of Innovation and Impact
Since its launch, the Tech Awards by WLOUNGE has connected founders, investors, corporates, and policymakers across Europe, spotlighting the strength and diversity of the continent’s tech ecosystem.
Past finalists, exhibitors, and winners have collectively raised over 500 million euros, a clear testament to the event’s influence and reach.
This year, the ECA joins as jury member and preselection partner, bringing its expertise in European innovation, cybersecurity, and scale-up growth to identify the most promising startups across 10 award categories:
- Healthcare & MedTech
- Sustainability, Impact & GreenTech
- FinTech
- EdTech & Gaming
- Diversity & Inclusion
- SmartCity & PropTech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Tech
- Rising Stars
- Corporate Open Innovation
A special mention goes to “Our Social Heroes”, honoring those who use technology to amplify voices that often go unheard.
Startups: Apply Now
If your startup is ready to grow, scale, or enter the German and European markets, this is your opportunity! The deadline is November 18, 2025
Finalists will be announced on December 1, 2025, and will receive VIP invitations to attend the Gala night at Messe Berlin.
Sponsorships Still Available
Corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners, there’s still time to get involved. Interested in sponsoring or partnering?
Contact Mali M. Baum, CEO & Founder of WLOUNGE or the WLOUNGE Team:
mali@wlounge.de | techawardsteam@wlounge.de
Let’s celebrate the strength, diversity, and impact of Europe’s tech ecosystem and continue building bridges for innovation and sovereignty.
