Govar and WeavAir, two Polish startups, have been selected among 316 applications as two of the finalists to compete for over 400,000 EUR in prizes at the TechChill Milano Startup Pitch Battle, including a 10,000 EUR no-strings-attached cash reward from Federated Innovation. On September 26 at Bocconi University, the 5 semi-finalists will be chosen to present on the main stage in front of more than 1,000 guests, investors, and media representatives. The finals will take place on September 27.

WeavAir specializes in developing enterprise intelligence software designed to assist companies in reaching their sustainability and net zero objectives. At the same time, Govar offers an app that facilitates cross-cultural communication in English through video calls with individuals from other countries.

TechChill is a non-profit startup community that hosts the largest startup event in the Baltics, it last year expanded its reach to include Italy. Started as a small grassroots movement of like-minded tech enthusiasts, it now attracts thousands of attendees every year, including the most innovative corporations and speakers, the fastest-growing startups, local investors, and skilled tech enthusiasts.

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