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competition to kickstart your idea.
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Pitch to the World: Join the South Summit Startup Competition
Korea
OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 1ST
2025
BRAZIL – AMAZONIA
REGISTRATION SOON
2025
BILBAO
OPEN FROM JULY 1 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30
2025
Madrid
OPEN UNTIL JANUARY 15
2026
Brazil – Porto Alegre
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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
María Luke
«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
Co-Founder of Invopop
South Summit in Numbers
+32K
Participant startups
9
Unicorns
+$17B
Raised by finalists
110
Exits
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.
We connected we listened
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