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Pitch to the World: Join the South Summit Startup Competition  

MADRID
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2025

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...

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 « Not only has it given us tremendous visibility in front of leading investors and corporations, but it has also allowed us to connect with other entrepreneurs and learn from their experiences. »
ANA ZAMORA CO-FOUNDER & CEO OF VITAANCE

 « 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

 « Be clear, direct, and engaging. Remember that the audience and judges will be inundated with information during those days. Stand out by being easy to understand, speaking slowly, and having fun on stage! »
JUAN MOLINER MALAXECHEVARRÍA COFUNDADOR DE INVOPOP

Competition Highlights
SOUTH SUMMIT IN NUMBERS



+32K 

Participant startups 

9

Unicorns

+$19B

Raised by finalists

110

Exits

How it Works COMPETITION PROCESS

1.

YOU WILL APPLY TO AN OPEN CALL FOR STARTUPS

2.

We review your idea in our selection process

Our jury picks the top finalists.

3.

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

Networking starts on day 0 in our startup competition.

4.

You get mentoring and training 

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

5.

You pitch live on stage

Get your idea in front of top investors and corporations.

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