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Startup programme

Where startups get discovered.

The pnwire startup programme: Startup of the Week, Startup of the Month, Startup of the Quarter and Startup of the Year, all fed by one Global Pitch Competition open to thousands of startups.

01 — Four ways to be featured

From weekly feature to Startup of the Year.

Every startup we feature moves up the same ladder. The best of each week, month and quarter is considered for the next.

Weekly

Startup of the Week

One startup featured every week: story, traction and pitch deck.

Learn more Monthly

Pitch-Off & cover story

The month’s weekly winners face a public vote; the winner gets the cover story.

Learn more Quarterly

Startup of the Quarter

The quarter’s three monthly winners compete for the title, plus seven category awards.

Learn more Yearly

Startup of the Year

Chosen from the four Startups of the Quarter: the year’s cover story.

Learn more
02 — Digital certificates

Every winner gets a shareable certificate.

Startup of the Week, Month, Quarter and Year, and every category award winner, receives a digital certificate to share wherever their audience is.

  • Share anywhere: sized for LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook and your website
  • Verifiable: each certificate has a unique ID linked to your feature on PNWIRE
  • Badge included: a winner’s badge for your website, pitch deck and email signature
  • Yours to keep: high-resolution PNG and PDF versions
Certificate of recognition Startup of the Month Your startup name October 2026
PNWIRE editorial teamID: PNW-XXXX-XXXX
Example certificate
03 — Global Pitch Competition

One pitch deck. Every opportunity.

Submit your deck once and you’re in the running for every feature and award this season. Built for 1,000 to 10,000 startups.

Up to 10,000
startups enter each season by submitting a pitch deck
100
shortlisted each quarter by our editors
12
Startup of the Month cover stories a year
4
Startups of the Quarter, one from each quarter’s monthly winners
28
category award winners a year (7 categories × 4)
1
Startup of the Year cover story
04 — FAQ

Startup programme questions.

Do winners get a certificate?

Yes. Every Startup of the Week, Month, Quarter and Year, and every category award winner, gets a shareable digital certificate with a unique ID, sized for LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook and your website, plus a winner’s badge.

How do startups get featured?

Every route starts with the Global Pitch Competition or a Startup of the Week application. Our editors review each entry; the strongest are featured weekly, considered for the monthly cover story and the quarterly awards, and the year’s best becomes Startup of the Year.

Can one startup win more than once?

Yes. A Startup of the Week can become Startup of the Month, then Startup of the Quarter, win category awards and be named Startup of the Year.

Who chooses the winners?

The PNWIRE editorial team, based on the story, the traction and the quality of the pitch deck.

Does winning guarantee investment or media coverage?

No. Winners get PNWIRE features and announcements to our global network. Investment decisions and independent coverage are always up to investors and journalists.

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Still have a question? Contact our team or book a free consultation.

05 — Call to action

Ready to get discovered?

Submit your pitch deck to the Global Pitch Competition, or book a call to plan your launch.

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