Startup World Cup 2026

Startup World Cup, hosted by Silicon Valley-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, is one of the world's largest startup pitch competitions. It features over 100 regional events across six continents, including qualifiers in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Startups compete in these regional events to secure a spot at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, where more than 100 regional champions will pitch for a US$1,000,000 investment grand prize. Participants benefit from global visibility, access to investors, mentorship opportunities, and significant media exposure. The competition is sector-agnostic and welcomes startups from around the globe, with African ventures encouraged to apply through their respective regional qualifiers. Eligibility extends to startups worldwide, with rolling deadlines for regional qualifiers.

Apply directly via the provided URL. Startups must compete in regional qualifier events to advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco.