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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.»
Maria Luke
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«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
Competition Highlights

South Summit in Numbers

+32K
Participant startups
9
Unicorns
+$17B
Raised by finalists
110
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.

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