Compete at the Startup World Cup at Startup Village Beyond Tomorrow
BEYOND brings one of the world’s most prestigious startup competitions to Startup Village Tomorrow: the Startup World Cup, the global pitch competition connecting innovative startups, top investors, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
The competition is open to startups participating in BEYOND, either as exhibitors or visitors. Only registered startups (legal entities) are eligible – not ideas alone.
After the application and evaluation process, 10 startups will be selected to pitch live on the Startup Village stage. Each team has 4 minutes to pitch and 2 minutes for Q&A with the judging panel.
- Applications close Monday, June 8.
- Finalists will be notified on June 10 to compete on June 19 at the Innovation Stage of BEYOND.
The winning startup will become the Regional Champion and travel to San Francisco with all expenses covered to compete at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2026 at the Hilton San Francisco, November 4–6, 2026. Semi-Finals are on November 4–5, followed by the Grand Finale and Networking Party on November 6.
Regional Champions compete for the $1,000,000 investment prize, awarded either as equity in the company or a convertible note, depending on the startup’s stage and funding.
Beyond the prize, participation offers global exposure, access to top investors, networking opportunities, and recognition in the international startup ecosystem.
Secure your spot at BEYOND and compete at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2026!
