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#STARTUPCOMPETITION2027

Showcase your revolutionary solution at the most valuable startup event! Registration is open until December 14. Win 5 amazing prizes, impress investors, and turn contacts into customers.



BENEFITS

PITCH ON STAGE

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

TICKETS

Finalists enjoy two complimentary tickets and exclusive access to premium spaces during the event, such as VIP lounges and private boats.

1:1 MEETINGS WITH INVESTORS AND CORPORATES

Connect directly with investment funds and major corporations in exclusive meetings. 2025: 900+ investors present, with US$ 215 billion in funds under management available

VIP ACCESS

Gain access to exclusive invite-only events, VIP lounges and boats during the week of South Summit Brazil. Network with top investors, global executives and influencial leaders.

GLOBAL MENTORSHIP

Master your pitch with guidance from international speakers and public speaking experts in our exclusive mentorship and training sessions.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

Registered startups unlock 50% off South Summit Brazil tickets and exclusive rates to exhibit their solutions in the Marketplace.

UNTIL DECEMBER 14

Complete Your Registration

JANUARY

Jury Review and 50 Finalists Selection

FEBRUARY

Finalists Announcement and Networking

APRIL 14-16

South Summit Brazil 2027

STARTUP COMPETITION 2026
NUMBERS

+66

COUNTRIES

250 BI

UNDER MANAGEMENT (US$)

+130

INVESTMENT FUNDS

+2,300

STARTUPS

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, WINNER OF 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, WINNER OF MOST SUSTAINABLE IN 2025

ALL THE CHECKS ARE HERE

All the checks were at South Summit Brazil 2026: Angel investors, Incubators, Accelerators, Private Equity, Venture Capital, CVC, Banking, Development funds and Multi-family offices.

+130 Investment funds
+1000 Investors
US$250 billion in funds under management

PICTURES FROM 2026 STARTUP COMPETITION


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.