Competition

Compute Challengers 2026

Closed

This call is closed. The page stays up for reference; check the official page for the next round.

Compute Challengers is a global pitch competition for pre-seed to Series B startups innovating across compute sectors such as energy infrastructure, hardware, and cooling. Selected finalists pitch live on stage at Compute Summit / Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao for visibility and investor access.

Key facts

Organiser
Futurae Media
Deadline
January 26, 2026
Amount
No cash
Equity
Not stated
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Anywhere
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and later
Sectors
AI and machine learning, Climate and energy, Cybersecurity, Deeptech and hardware, Other
Format
In person
Location
Bilbao, Spain
Application languages
English

Verified on September 29, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.