Startup Competition 2026: the gateway to global stage

Pitch your game-changing idea on the most valuable startup space. Win 5 powerful prizes, impress investors, and turn connections into clients.

BENEFITS

STARTUP PROGRAM

FOR EVERYONE

Complete your registration and enjoy a journey of development and opportunities for investment and connections

PITCH ON STAGE

EXCLUSIVE FOR FINALISTS

3 minutes of presentation for top-level international investors, media, and large corporations seeking solutions

FREE TICKETS

EXCLUSIVE FOR FINALISTS

Gain access to exclusive areas during the event, such as the lounge and the boat.

1:1 MEETINGS AND MATCHMAKING

EXCLUSIVE FOR FINALISTS

Connect directly with investment funds and major corporations in exclusive meetings.

Acess to VIP side events

EXCLUSIVE FOR FINALISTS

Gain access to exclusive invite-only events during the week of South Summit Brazil 2025.

discounted stand

EXCLUSIVE FOR FINALISTS

Have your solution exhibited in our marketplace with an exclusive discount

Startup Competition 2025

NUMBERS

+78
COUNTRIES
215 BI
UNDER MANAGEMENT (US$)
+130
INVESTMENT FUNDS
How it Works

Competition Process

YOu WILL apply to an open call for startups

All industries and countries are welcome!

We review your idea in our selection process

Our jury picks the top 100 finalists.

If you’re chosen, you’ll get to meet your fellow finalists

Networking starts on day 0 in our startup competition.

You get mentoring and training

Learn from the best and make sure your idea is pitch-ready

You pitch live on stage

Get your idea in front of top investors and corporations.

Funds 2025

all the CHECKS ARE HERE

All the checks were at South Summit Brazil 2025: Angel investors, Incubators, Accelerators, Private Equity, Venture Capital, CVC, Banking, Development funds and Multi-family offices.

+130 Investment funds
+900 Investors
US$215 billion in funds under management

Visibility, Investments and new clients

We perceive the entrepreneur as the center of the ecosystem, and therefore we foster synergies to ensure visibility for your startup. Our Startup Competition is the best opportunity to attract the necessary investment to take your business to the next level! With free registration, it welcomes startups from all over the world, from any sector and at any stage of development.

All startups go through a selection process carried out by a committee of renowned experts, as well as potential investors. The 50 finalists present their pitch directly at the event to a selected audience of investors and companies looking for innovation, while also competing for awards in categories such as Global Winner, Most Sustainable, Most Scalable, Most Disruptive, and Best Team.