The world’s biggest startup competition – Startup World Cup, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures In collaboration with CEDAT.

What if your next startup pitch takes you from Bengaluru to Silicon Valley?

​From local hustle to global impact — Startup World Cup - 2026, lands in Bengaluru!

​The world’s biggest startup competition – Startup World Cup, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures is coming to Bengaluru in partnership with CEDAT.

This iconic global platform is your chance to launch your startup to the world stage and compete for a $1 million investment prize at the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley!

This is more than a pitch competition – it’s a gateway to global investors, VCs and ecosystem enablers. Whether you’re an early-stage founder or scaling your venture – if you believe your startup can create impact, if your idea can change the world, here’s your chance to prove it. where bold ideas break borders.

Dates for the startups world cup - 2026

• ​Applications Open - 3rd March 2026
• Applications Close – 10th July 2026
• Top 10 Startup Announcement – 20th July 2026
• Regional Finale – 8st August 2026 (Bengaluru)
• Grand Finale - 6th November 2026 (Silicon Valley)