Start In Block Startup Competition

Start In Block is where 1,000+ founders from around the world pitch, compete, and showcase breakthrough ideas to Europe's leading investors, all live at the Carrousel du Louvre during Paris Blockchain Week 2026.This is Web3's largest startup competition, bringing together the most ambitious founders building digital asset infrastructure, DeFi protocols, institutional solutions, and on-chain applications. Over $10M+ in prizes across multiple tracks, DeFi, AI x Digital Assets (DeFAI), and more, judged by a jury of operators, VCs, and ecosystem leaders who've built and funded the infrastructure institutions actually use. This event is part of Paris Blockchain Week 2026 (April 15-16) at the Carrousel du Louvre.