Applications Open for the Startup World Cup Regional Stage in Uzbekistan
Startup World Cup is one of the largest global pitch competitions, bringing together over 2,500 investors and startups from 60+ countries. This year, the regional selection will take place in Tashkent, organized 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 travel to San Francisco for the Grand Finale to pitch their project and compete for a $1,000,000 investment.
Who can apply:
• Incorporated tech companies
• Stage: Pre-seed to Series A.
• Industries: AI, FinTech, SaaS, DeepTech, and more
• Potential to scale in global markets.
• At least one founder capable of pitching the project in English.
Key dates:
📅 Applications close: 31 August 2026
🏆 Finalists announced: 7 September 2026
🎤 Pitch Day: 24 September 2026 (as part of ICT Week)
📍 Location: 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.
Media partners: The Tech, StartupBase, Startup Choyxona.
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