Startup World Cup is one of the largest global pitch competitions, bringing together more than 2,500 investors and startups from over 60 countries. This year's regional qualifying stage is being organized in Tashkent by Don't Settle, the official regional partner of Pegasus Tech Ventures, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Technologies and IT Park Uzbekistan.
🏆 Main prize: The winner of the regional stage will receive a spot in the Grand Final held in San Francisco, present their project, and compete for an investment of $1,000,000.
Who can apply:
- Officially registered technology companies.
- Stage: From Pre-seed to Series A.
- Sectors: AI (Artificial Intelligence), FinTech, SaaS, DeepTech, and others.
- Potential for growth and expansion in global markets.
- At least one founder must be able to pitch the project in English.
Key dates:
📅 Application deadline: 31 August 2026
🏆 Announcement of finalists: 7 September 2026
🎤 Pitch Day: 24 September 2026 (within the framework of ICT Week)
📍 Venue: CAEx, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Startup World Cup Uzbekistan 2026 is supported by: MUK, Microsoft, DontSettle.ai, Sturgeon Capital, IT Park Uzbekistan, IT Park Ventures, Women in Tech Uzbekistan, IT Community of Uzbekistan, Anor Bank, Cursor Community, Limpid VC, C-Space Startup Center, and Yard Business Community.
Information partners: The Tech, StartupBase, Startup Choyxona.