Startup World Cup Portugal
Wednesday 10 September 2025
Starts 9:00 AM
Until Thursday 11 September 2025
Finishes 18:00 PM
Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures
Venue: Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Address: 143 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
Beato
1950-406 Lisboa
About this event
THE WORLD’S LARGEST STARTUP PITCH & CONFERENCE EVENT
Startup World Cup (SWC), powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is the largest international startup competition, present in over 70 countries across all continents. For the first time in Portugal, the event will take place on September 10–11, 2025, at the Unicorn Factory in Lisbon, bringing together 50 pre-selected national startups.
These startups will pitch in English before an international jury, with presentations lasting 3 to 5 minutes. In the end, 15 finalists will be chosen to compete for a spot in the Grand Finale in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, on October 16–17, where a prize of 1 million dollars in direct investment will be at stake.
Global Recognition
This is your chance to show the world the strength of your innovation! Present your startup to investors, entrepreneurs, and major players in the global ecosystem. Let your ideas shine on an international stage.
1,000,000 USD Investment Prize
The winner of the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley takes home a 1 million dollar investment prize. More than just capital, it’s the launchpad that can take your startup to the next level.
Proudly Represent Portugal
Be the voice of Portuguese innovation in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley. Compete side by side with visionary startups from around the world and show what we’re made of!
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