In 2021, the global agenda was defined by the rise of smart mobility, proptech, and climatetech. These fields are shaping how digitalization and sustainability are transforming cities and business environments worldwide.

Astra Global, together with Gold Ventures, hosted an international online event where startups presented their solutions to a distinguished jury of leading experts and investors.

All participants had the opportunity to take part in in-depth jury sessions, during which their projects were thoroughly reviewed and received professional evaluation. Following this stage, three winners were selected in the main nominations. These winners gained access to exclusive one-on-one meetings with venture investors, advancing their projects to the next level.

The jury evaluated projects based on the following criteria:

• Innovation & Disruption — ability to transform the market.
• Scalability & Market Fit — growth potential and product relevance.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of the monetization strategy.
• Team & Leadership — expertise and leadership capacity.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of the technology.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value and ESG contribution.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of vision and persuasiveness of delivery.
• Regulatory Readiness — preparedness for compliance in regulated markets.