Pitch on stage
3 minutes of presentation for top-level international investors, media and large corporations seeking solutions.
South Summit Brazil 2027
Applications open
Put your startup in front of the people who decide
The Startup Competition brings the world's most innovative startups face to face with investors, large corporations and media. Free to enter, open to any sector and any stage.
Applications until December 14
+2,300 Startups entered+130 Investment fundsUS$250 bn Under management+66 Countries
Benefits
What your startup gets
Discounts on tickets and stands
Registered startups unlock 50% off South Summit Brazil tickets and exclusive rates to exhibit in the Marketplace.
Free registration
No cost to take part, open to startups from all over the world, from any sector and at any stage of development.
How it works
From entry to stage
December 14
End of registration
January
Jury review and selection of the 50 finalists
February
50 finalists announced and networking
March
Mentoring and training
April 14-16
Pitch at South Summit Brazil 2027
Beyond the prize, the competition brings connections and deals
« Participating in South Summit Brazil was an unforgettable experience. I made valuable connections, gained international visibility, and had the chance to showcase our sustainable impact to the world. I recommend it to any startup: apply, practice your pitch, and make the most of every second. »
José González
CEO at Hera Materials · Global Winner in 2025
« Participating in South Summit Brazil was a transformative experience for Nanogrow. We gained incredible visibility, built valuable connections with investors and partners, and left the event with advanced conversations that could shape the company's future in Brazil. It was undoubtedly a milestone in our journey. »
Nicolás Galmarini
Founder at Nanogrow Biotech · Most Disruptive in 2025
« Winning the Startup Competition was more than just an award. It was recognition that our work with technology and environmental impact is on the right track. South Summit gave us visibility, connections, and reinforced the importance of telling stories that come from the forest. »
Osmar Bambini
CEO at umgrauemeio · Most Sustainable in 2025
Investors
All the checks are here
At South Summit Brazil 2026: angel investors, incubators, accelerators, private equity, venture capital, CVC, banking, development funds and multi-family offices.
+130Investment funds
+1,000Investors
US$250 bnIn funds under management
The 2026 competition
South Summit Brazil 2026
+2,300 startups entered
South Summit Brazil 2026
50 finalists on stage
South Summit Brazil 2026
+130 investment funds
South Summit Brazil 2026
+1,000 investors in the room
South Summit Brazil 2026
US$250 bn under management
Five categories, one stage
Best Team, Most Scalable, Most Disruptive, Most Sustainable and Global Winner of South Summit Brazil. The 50 finalists pitch at the event to a selected audience of investors and companies looking for innovation.