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Pitch to the World: Join the South Summit Startup Competition

MADRID 2026

MADRID
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2026

South Summit Madrid is the flagship edition of the competition, bringing together 100 finalist startups from around the world and across all sectors. Finalists receive 3 Startup Passes, a 3-minute pitch opportunity in front of a top-tier jury of leading investors and corporates, and compete for...

BRASIL - PORTO ALEGRE
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL DECEMBER 22, 2025

South Summit Brazil hosts 50 finalist startups across a range of industries. Each finalist receives 1 Business Pass and 1 Attendee Pass, and pitches in a 3-minute slot in front of a top-tier jury of investors and corporates. Finalists also compete for five awards—Global Winner, Most Scalable, Most...

MADRID 2026

STARTUP COMPETITIONSHOW THE WORLD WHAT YOU’VE GOT

Ready to take your startup to the global stage? The South Summit Startup Competition is your chance to join the exclusive Top 100 Startups, gain unparalleled visibility, and connect with investors, corporates, and innovation leaders who can take your business to the next level.

Pitch on a Global Platform. Showcase your innovation to a world-class audience.
Join a Community of Trailblazers. Be part of an elite group of startups that have collectively raised over $16 billion and achieved 100+ successful exits.
Unlock Opportunities. Gain access to funding, partnerships, and potential clients.
Be Recognized. Follow in the footsteps of our past finalists who are reshaping industries and setting new standards in innovation.

Competition Highlights
SOUTH SUMMIT IN NUMBERS

Be part of the community that’s redefining innovation worldwide:

Participant startups

Unicorns

Raised by finalists

Exits

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.

DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

"Being selected as one of the 100 Finalists was an exhilarating affirmation of our innovative vision."

Miguel Morenés Bertrán Founding Partner & general manager at Idoccar

"Is the main technology competition and event in southern Europe, so it’s super important to us, to be visible because it’s a big recognition to be at South Summit as a finalist."

MARÍA LUKE CEO OF UELZ