Meet the Global Finals Judges
EWC finalists are evaluated by a distinguished panel of global experts—including investors, corporate innovation leaders, serial entrepreneurs, and subject-matter specialists—selected for their domain expertise, fairness, and commitment to startup success.
Key Principles
Confidentiality
All judges sign agreements to protect applicant IP and data.
Diversity
The panel reflects geographic, gender, and sector diversity.
Rigour
Judges use consistent, stage-appropriate criteria across Idea, Early, Growth, and AI tracks.
GLOBAL JUDGES
Join the EWC Judging Panel
- Senior-level experience in venture capital, corporate innovation, or entrepreneurship
- Domain expertise in one or more EWC tracks (e.g., AI, Health, Energy, Space)
- Commitment to confidentiality and unbiased evaluation
