16/02/2026
๐ Meet the Finalists of Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale!
After reviewing innovation, scalability, traction, and development stage โ here are the top startups competing for the crown ๐
From AI-powered trading engines and EdTech marketplaces to ClimateTech biogas systems โ the future of innovation is on this stage.
Who are you betting on? ๐ฅ
๐ DEVELOPMENT STAGE FINALISTS
โญ BioNova
BioNova builds smart, modular biogas systems for livestock farms, converting organic waste into clean energy and bio-fertilizer.
โญ Deeprank AI
Deeprank AI is a SaaS platform for AI Visibility (AEO), optimizing websites for AI engines and tracking measurable AI presence.
โญ Kalme
Kalme is an interactive reading and learning ecosystem transforming education through animated e-books, comics, quizzes, and story-based games.
โญ Owlee
Owlee is a dual EdTech ecosystem that helps independent tutors scale through an LMS combined with a centralized course marketplace.
โญ PetPet
PetPet is an online marketplace connecting pet owners with walkers, sitters, groomers, and trainers, enabling booking and real-time updates.
โญ ReFi.Trading
ReFi.Trading builds the ex*****on layer for modern markets through non-custodial, AI-powered trading automation.
โญ True Origin
True Origin builds a blockchain-powered product traceability platform using QR-based authentication to verify origin and fight counterfeiting.
๐ก IDEA STAGE FINALISTS
โญ InfluR
InfluR is a performance-based influencer marketing platform connecting brands with creators through measurable results.
โญ Lumiglou
Lumiglou is an AI-assisted educational exam-preparation platform designed to enhance student learning outcomes.
โญ Parallax VR
Parallax VR automates the conversion of CAD models into interactive AR/VR experiences.
โญ Parkingio (ParkInGio)
Parkingio solves urban parking challenges through a smart digital parking solution.
โญ ResQFood
ResQFood is a real-time marketplace connecting food providers with buyers to reduce food waste.
โญ Terraguard
Terraguard is an AI-powered vineyard assistant designed to help optimize agricultural productivity.
โญ Unblind
Unblind enhances AI image retrieval by improving contextual understanding beyond traditional text-based fetching.
