Startup World Cup Returns to San Francisco for 2026 Grand Finale
The three-day global event will bring together the world’s most promising startups, leading investors, corporate executives, and innovators as 200 regional champions compete for a $1 million investment prize.
Startup World Cup, the world’s number-one startup pitch competition, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, today announced the return of its highly anticipated 2026 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, taking place November 4-6, 2026, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Over three days, more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and innovators from around the world will gather as 200 regional champions from six continents compete for a $1 million investment prize.
Building on a year-long competition spanning 200 regional events worldwide, the Grand Finale celebrates the world’s most innovative startups while creating unparalleled opportunities for founders to connect with investors, Fortune 500 companies, and global industry leaders.
“Startup World Cup is where the world’s brightest entrepreneurs meet the investors and corporate leaders shaping the future of innovation,” said Anis Uzzaman, Founder and CEO of Startup World Cup and Pegasus Tech Ventures. “Every year we bring together groundbreaking startups from every corner of the globe, creating a unique platform where transformative ideas can become global companies.”
