What is Polar Bear Pitching?
A unique startup pitching concept originating from Finland, hosting satellite events around the world! At Polar Bear Pitching Kirkenes, Norway, we give startups the opportunity to pitch their business ideas without any time limits. There’s just one condition: the pitch takes place in ice-cold water!
Come and see who will be the winner going to the Finals!
Winter 2025-2026 | Kirkenes
Info about registration and ticket sales will be published soon.
A full day of activities
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
To be selected as an eligible startup, you need to follow the official criteria set by the Polar Bear Pitching concept.
It includes:
– A team of 2-10 people.
– Early stage business.
– MVP / demo / prototype available.
– Scalable and innovative business.
– Raised funds of no more than 1 million EUR.
Do you cover travel and accommodation?
Coverage depends on available funding and will be continuously updated ahead of the event.
Participants from Northern Norway are eligible for travel and accommodation support provided by The Norwegian Barents Secretariat. This is primarily intended for selected teams, jury, and other invited guests.
Young people under 30 years of age can apply for BarentsUNG travel funds to attend this event.
How does the pitching work?
10 selected startups will verbally present their business to the jury and the audience from an ice hole. No screen for slides allowed.
Become a Partner
Would you like to connect your organisation or company with innovation and unique experience in Finnmark?
Email ondrej(at)svu.as to find the best partnership opportunity for your brand at PBP Kirkenes!
Pitch your startup
Are you not afraid of cold? Can you come up with a creative pitch that will warm the hearts of the jury?
If you can do it all in an icy-cold water in the true Arctic environment, apply to pitch at PBP Kirkenes.
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