--- title: "Take a Closer Look at the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 Grand Finale" url: https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/take-closer-look-seedstars-world-competition-202021-grand-finale/ --- 1. [HOME](/) 2. [RESOURCES](/content-hub/) 3. [NEWSROOM](/content-hub/newsroom/) 4. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SEEDSTARS WORLD COMPETITION 2020/21 GRAND FINALE ![Take a Closer Look at the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 Grand Finale](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1440x500_grandfinale.max-1500x500.png) GLOBAL • SEEDSTARS WORLD 2020/21 GRAND FINALE ## Take a Closer Look at the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 Grand Finale Seedstars Global MAY 3, 2021 The 2020/21 edition of the Seedstars World Competition Grand Finale will be the second one held completely online. After seven years of organising the Seedstars Summit, the pandemic has made us change the format. Instead of a live event in Lausanne, Switzerland with more than a thousand key players meeting face to face and the best startups pitching live in front of a jury, we have moved things to the virtual world last year. #### WRITTEN BY ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstars-black.max-376x376.png) Seedstars Global [CONTACT US](/contact-us/) In this edition we went a step further, so all of the [local](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/94-tech-startups-emerging-markets-advance-regionals-seedstars-world-competition-2020/) and [regional](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/twenty-finalists-compete-for-500000-in-worlds-largest-emerging-markets-competition/) competitions were fully virtual as well. The culmination, i.e. the Grand Finale will be broadcasted on May 20th at 2 pm (CET) in partnership with [The Next Web](https://thenextweb.com/). The change in format does not mean there won’t be plenty of content for everyone interested in technology and entrepreneurship. To find out more about the agenda and speakers keep reading and don’t forget to register for the Grand Finale [here](https://www.seedstarsworld.com/summit/). ## ## What to expect during the grand finale Here is a quick overview of the agenda for the Grand Finale: * 14:00 | Introduction * 14:10 | Panel Discussion on 21st Century Education for 21st Century Skills * 14:30 | The Mags on FoodTech, EdTech, ICT Accessibility and Prizes Awards * 14:55 | Pitching Competition * 15:40 | Winner Announcement The Grand Finale will kick off with an introduction from our CEOs Alisee de Tonnac and Pierre-Alain Masson and Már Másson Maack, Editor of [Growth Quarters by TNW](https://thenextweb.com/growth-quarters). After the short foreword from our founders, the program will be moving on to a panel discussion on one of the [seven themes](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/seven-themes-seedstars-world-202021-grand-finale/) of this year’s Finale. The panel discussions during the Regional Finals were all about gender equity and the importance of making the world of business a more inclusive place for all genders. This time, the panelists will be discussing 21st Century Education for 21st Century Skills. How can the education system keep up with the demands of the labour market? Which skills will be vital in 10 years? These are just some of the questions that a panel of experts will be answering. The amazing speakers joining us for the discussion are: * [Nicolas Sadirac](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolassadirac/) | Co-Founder of [01Edu](https://01-edu.org/) * [Sunita Grote](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunita-grote-61250812/) | Deputy and Innovation Fund Manager at [UNICEF Ventures](https://www.unicef.org/innovation/venturefund) * [Pierre-Alain Masson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrealainmasson/) | CEO of [Seedstars](https://www.seedstars.com/) ## How are entrepreneurs changing the world? The Mags are a format introduced during the last Seedstars Summit and they are short dives into specific topics to learn how entrepreneurship is impacting the world. This year there will be three Mags on the topics of FoodTech, EdTech and ICT Accessibility. In partnership with the canton of [VAUD](https://www.invest-vaud.ch/), we will try to answer the question of how technology can help solve global hunger, without additionally contributing to the damage done to our planet. The EdTech mag will be looking back on how education has changed in the last year or so. With children and students out of classrooms, how prepared were educational institutions for digital learning? One EdTech startup will receive the Education technology award in partnership with [HEG Fribourg](https://www.heg-fr.ch/en/). The third Mag you will have the chance to see will be in collaboration with [MADA](https://mada.org.qa/) and it will revolve around the topic of ICT Accessibility. [Two amazing startups](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/get-ready-discover-ict-accessibility-award-finalists/) will be presenting their solutions for making technology accessible to people with disabilities and/or functional limitations. Check out last year’s Mag on this topic [here](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/mag-accessibility/). A special prize will be given to the most innovative startup in each category as well as in additional categories of Women Empowerment, Climate Action and Childhood Development. More information on all of the themes and prizes that will be given out can be found [here](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/seven-themes-seedstars-world-202021-grand-finale/). ## And the winner is… Of course, the _pièce de résistance_ of the day will be the final pitching competition. Five startups, each representing a region of the emerging markets will present their products in front of a jury and one will become the winner of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 and win the Grand Prize of $500,000 in equity investment. The jury in the Grand Finale will be consisting of: * [Charlie Graham-Brown](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgrahambrown/) | CIO at [Seedstars](https://www.seedstars.com/) * [Salman T. Jaffrey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/salmanjaffrey/) | CIO at [Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Ventures (Wa’ed Ventures)](https://www.aramco.com/) * [Shannon Kalayanamitr](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonkalayanamitr/) | Advisor at [Gobi VC](https://gobi.vc/) The finalists have been selected after reviewing almost 5,000 applications and three rounds of local and regional competitions. Their solutions span from logistics, to making healthcare information accessible, and providing financial literacy. **Read more about the finalists** [**here**](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/five-startup-finalists-seedstars-world-competition-202021/) **and don’t forget to** [**register**](https://www.seedstarsworld.com/summit/) **for the event so you find out who the winner will be in real time.** ARTICLE SEEDSTARS WORLD 2020/21 GLOBAL TECH ## More like this [ ![Startups are Bringing Digital Education to Emerging Markets](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/edtech_thumb.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Startups are Bringing Digital Education to Emerging Markets Digital education is making education more accessible, affordable and valuable for students across emerging markets. Jun. 04, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/startups-are-bringing-digital-education-emerging-markets/) [ ![Why Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap Includes Education On Financial Literacy](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/quickcheck-podcast-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES #### Why Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap Includes Education On Financial Literacy QuickCheck not only bridges the financial inclusion gap but also educates people about financial instruments and the risks related to loans and overindebtedness as financial literacy isn’t part of the curriculum in many countries. Jun. 04, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/bridging-financial-inclusion-gap-includes-education-financial-literacy/) [ ![The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 is here!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/297x400_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • #### The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 is here! The Grand Finale of the Seedstars World competition is here! Discover the most promising startups of the largest startup competition in emerging markets. May. 20, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/grand-finale-seedstars-world-competition-202021-here/) [ ![Improving Efficiency and Sustainability of Farming Businesses Through Digital Solutions](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/agritech-podcast-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE #### Improving Efficiency and Sustainability of Farming Businesses Through Digital Solutions Gamaya leverages the agronomy and crop knowledge of our partners and uses remote sensing technology to reach scalability. May. 20, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/improving-efficiency-and-sustainability-farming-businesses-through-digital-solutions/) [ ![Water Preservation As Means To Living In A More Sustainable Way](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumb-podcast.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • WATER & SANITATION #### Water Preservation As Means To Living In A More Sustainable Way An idea born when Ramzi had to prepare his child’s bottle at 3 in the morning that changed it all and set off a passion to improve global water management. May. 19, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/water-preservation-means-living-more-sustainable-way/) [ ![Startups Have Recognized the Importance of Climate Action](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/climate-change-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES #### Startups Have Recognized the Importance of Climate Action We can’t afford to passively observe climate change anymore. Check out how these startups are working on their solutions. May. 18, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/startups-have-recognized-importance-climate-action/) [ ![How Blockchain Can Help To Create Sustainable And Transparent Supply Chains](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumbnail-podcast2.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE #### How Blockchain Can Help To Create Sustainable And Transparent Supply Chains Pierre-Yves Bridel and Peter Gustavsson went on to create OriginFood in 2018, a startup that develops solutions for tracking, tracing and certifying food products, based on blockchain technology. May. 17, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-blockchain-can-help-create-sustainable-and-transparent-supply-chains/) [ ![How Learning From Every Single Person You Meet Can Change Your Life](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/orcas-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### How Learning From Every Single Person You Meet Can Change Your Life We spoke with Hossam Taher, CEO of Orcas, an app that helps learners in K-12 discover the best tutors in their area. May. 14, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/how-learning-every-single-person-you-meet-can-change-your-life/) [ ![FoodTech in the Grand Finale](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumbnail-vaud-agri.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • AGRICULTURE #### FoodTech in the Grand Finale Find out how startups are revolutionizing Food and AgriTech by tuning into the Grand Finale, in partnership with VAUD. May. 14, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/foodtech-grand-finale/) [ ![Why Women in Entrepreneurship Isn’t Just a Catchphrase](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/women-empowerment-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • OTHER #### Why Women in Entrepreneurship Isn’t Just a Catchphrase We believe that gender equality shouldn’t just be a buzzword pulled out in March. Find out who this year's winner of the Women Entrepreneur Prize is. May. 14, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/why-women-in-entrepreneurship-isnt-just-a-catchphrase/) [ ![Vaud is the Leading European Innovation Ecosystem: Here is How You Can Fit Right In](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1054065_VaudWebinarBanners_297x500_050321_1.max-320x550.jpg) GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Vaud is the Leading European Innovation Ecosystem: Here is How You Can Fit Right In Seedstars has organized a webinar in partnership with the canton of Vaud on how they can help companies leverage government support for starting or expanding their business in Switzerland or Europe. May. 13, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/vaud-leading-european-innovation-ecosystem-here-how-you-can-fit-right/) [ ![Innovation in FoodTech as a Way to Stop World Hunger](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/foodtech_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • FOOD & BEVERAGES #### Innovation in FoodTech as a Way to Stop World Hunger It may seem unbelievable that in 2021, when humanity has come such a long way in terms of technology and innovation, world hunger is still an issue. May. 12, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/innovation-foodtech-way-stop-world-hunger/) [ ![Discover Canton of Vaud as a leading European center for Innovation in Switzerland](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1054065_VaudWebinarBanners_297x500_050321_1.max-320x550.jpg) GLOBAL • TECH #### Discover Canton of Vaud as a leading European center for Innovation in Switzerland You're invited to attend this webinar where you'll learn about our region as well as opportunities for potentially expanding your business and benefit from our innovation & start-up ecosystem. May. 03, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/discover-canton-vaud-leading-european-center-innovation-switzerland/) [ ![Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/africa_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • OTHER #### Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa Watch now an amazing panel discussion on Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Africa. May. 03, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/women-empowerment-and-gender-equality-africa/) [ ![Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/asia_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) ASIA • OTHER #### Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia Learn more about Women Empowerment and Gender Equality in Asia. May. 03, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/women-empowerment-and-gender-equality-asia/) [ ![Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/latam-thumbnail.max-320x550.png) LATIN AMERICA • OTHER #### Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America Watch now an amazing panel discussion in Women Empowerment and Entrepreneurship in Latin America. May. 03, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/women-empowerment-and-entrepreneurship-latin-america/) [ ![Seven themes of the Seedstars World 2020/21 Grand Finale](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/297x400_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • TECH #### Seven themes of the Seedstars World 2020/21 Grand Finale The seven themes we are tackling this time are: 21st-century education, women empowerment, climate action, childhood development, FoodTech, EdTech, and ICT Accessibility. Apr. 23, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/seven-themes-seedstars-world-202021-grand-finale/) [ ![The five startup finalists of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/297x400_thumbnail.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • TECH #### The five startup finalists of the Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 These five startups have proven that no matter how difficult times may get, innovation is still at the forefront. We can’t wait to see them at the Grand Finale Apr. 20, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/five-startup-finalists-seedstars-world-competition-202021/) [ ![The most promising startups from Africa are here!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1006954_Websitebanners2AFRICA_033121.max-320x550.jpg) AFRICA • AUTOMOTIVE #### The most promising startups from Africa are here! The winner from Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zambia, or Ivory Coast will get the chance to pitch with other startups globally for an investment of up to $500k. Apr. 16, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/most-promising-startups-africa-are-here/) [ ![Watch the best startups from CEE pitching!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1006954_Websitebanners2CEE_033121.max-320x550.jpg) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • FINANCIAL SERVICES #### Watch the best startups from CEE pitching! Finalists from Uzbekistan, Russia, Georgia, and Armenia are battling for the chance to represent their region in the Grand Finale of the Competition Apr. 15, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/watch-best-startups-cee-pitching/) [ ![The best startups in Asia are ready to compete in the Regional Final!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1006954_Websitebanners2ASIA_033121.max-320x550.jpg) ASIA • FINANCIAL SERVICES #### The best startups in Asia are ready to compete in the Regional Final! The entrepreneurs from Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Pakistan are competing for an investment of up to $500k. Apr. 14, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/the-best-startups-in-asia-are-ready-to-compete-in-the-regional-final/) [ ![Get ready to discover the best startups from Latin America!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1006954_Websitebanners2LATAM_033121.max-320x550.jpg) LATIN AMERICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES #### Get ready to discover the best startups from Latin America! Entrepreneurs from Venezuela, Argentina and Peru are ready to pitch their startup and win the Regional Final. Apr. 13, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/get-ready-discover-best-startups-latin-america/) [ ![The top startups from MENA are here!](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/1006954_Websitebanners2MENA_033121.max-320x550.jpg) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • SUPPLY CHAIN #### The top startups from MENA are here! After 17 pitches during the Regional Stage of MENA, we are having the top 4 startups from the region competing for a spot on the Grand Finale. Apr. 12, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/top-startups-mena-are-here/) [ ![Get ready to discover ICT Accessibility Award finalists](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/thumb-mada-ict.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • TECH #### Get ready to discover ICT Accessibility Award finalists Support your favorite startup and find out which 2 startups will join the bootcamp of the Online Seedstars World Competition 2020/21 and compete for the title of ICT Accessibility Award winner. Mar. 31, 2021 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/get-ready-discover-ict-accessibility-award-finalists/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start