You're invited to attend the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) Global Finals on July 22 presented by TechCrunch. This free event is the world's largest purpose-driven startup pitch competition focused on founders who are creating solutions to global challenges such as poverty, sustainability, education, and clean energy.

This year's finals represent a year-long, global search of over 3,700 startups. We are excited to announce that XTC has just released its class of 80 finalists from 24 nations on 6 continents, all of whom are competing for 10 pitch spots on the main stage at this year's finals in July.

After presenting on the XTC stage, these purpose-driven startups will join a strong group of XTC alumni who have gone on to raise a combined $440M from some of the world's leading VC firms.

And it's not just a pitch competition. Attendees will be able to enjoy talks from some of the world's brightest leaders in sustainability tech, and network with XTC and TechCrunch's global community of investors, corporate executives, journalists, and tech founders.

The Global Finals is a free-to-attend, virtual event open to anyone and everyone with a passion for purpose-driven technology. Join us on July 22 to find out which among the amazing 10 finalists is crowned the XTC 2021 Global Winner, as well as our special awards for Female Founder, Covid Innovation, and Ethical AI.

Vote for your favorite startup from the XTC 2021 Global Finalist Cohort! The People's Choice Award winner will receive a coveted spot to pitch at the Global Finals competing for the crown of XTC 2021 Global Winner.

About Extreme Tech Challenge

Extreme Tech Challenge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation whose mission is to empower startups creating new tech innovations to address global challenges. The Extreme Tech Challenge™ competition is supported by leading corporations, venture capital investors, foundations, policymakers, universities, and tech conferences to give exceptional startups the potential for global visibility, the opportunity to raise capital, the ability to network with global leaders, and access to world-class mentorship to help them pioneer technological breakthroughs that address our most extreme global challenges. A complete list of XTC partners and how to join can be found at www.extremetechchallenge.org. 

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