Startup World Cup Bulgaria 2026 regional final

2026-10-30 Bulgarian Army Stadium, 3 Dragan Tsankov Blvd.

• Aimar
• Animiotics
• AnterVid
• Astra Mindcore
• BuddyGuard Trusted, insured pet-sitting marketplace expanding across Europe
• Calla
• Cerebral Vortex Players Agency
• Claudia
• Curie
• DAB Protocol LTD
• DecisionLabAi
• Dehyx
• Estel
• flatimo.bg
• Folklore by Helena Helena Bioinformatics
• Git Happens
• Hardo.ai
• Io
• Karma
• KinoxI
• Mane Biotech niostem
• Merkana Group
• Mimo Baby
• My Career Path Edu Compass Foundation
• Nerviqo
• NutriWell Innova Living Ltd.
• Park Aid
• Proclaris
• Pythagoras
• ReachLLM
• RipeText
• Rutas
• Ruth IT Solutions
• Shoot The Pimple
• Shopi
• Simobotics
• Sofiel
• Spark Vision
• StampR
• Stihia
• Tax-Invest
• Thraex
• Tickora
• VectorForgeCraft
• Vini
• WINNR.NOW
• ZiZU

Ghana Tamale Regional

2026-10-29 HOPin Academy, Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

1. AquaSentinel Labs 1 AI-powered early-warning intelligence for healthier, more productive aquaculture

VC Demo Day

2026-10-27 The Bridge Hotel (Pl. Katedralny 8, Wrocław)

1. TatraSpace 1 która pomaga przedsiębiorstwom lepiej oraz szybciej testować oraz wytwarzać oprogramowanie
2. Moja Ohana

USA Hartford Regional

2026-10-27 Nassau Financial Group in Hartford

• CargoShield a proposed risk intelligence solution designed to help insurers and freight brokers assess cargo transportation risks before shipments begin First Place
• City Logical developed PropertySentinel.io, a platform that combines public and private property data to help identify potential risks that traditional underwriting sources may overlook Future of Customer Protection Award
• Hermeneus an AI-powered concept designed to transform scanned legacy insurance policies into structured, searchable data Second Place
• IntroGraph a relationship-mapping concept designed to help startup founders identify potential investors, shared connections, and conflicts Third Place
• lumif.ai
• My Guardian
• QuontX
• Shuttlebee connects families and schools with student transportation operators through a platform that integrates transportation management, safety oversight, and insurance considerations
• Viewpoints.ai uses AI to simulate jury responses and help insurers evaluate potential litigation outcomes Best Emerging Product/Service

BOSTON HARD TECH x CLIMATE TECH SUMMIT REGIONAL

2026-10-26 USQ @ 10 Prospect St., Somerville

• 83 Sciences
• Antioch Technologies
• Austere Energy
• Cortheon
• DoriNano
• Eqore
• Helix Carbon
• MAAT Energy
• Mass Magnetics (YC S26)
• MAV Unlimited, Inc.
• Orpheus Ocean
• SunQuantum, Inc.
• Supra Elemental Recovery
• Tessellate 2D
• Zepsor Technologies, Inc.

USA - Columbus Regional

2026-10-24 CCAD - Joseph V. Canzani Center

1. AuxChord 1 turning livestreams into paid review shows for creators
2. EvE Waste turning food manufacturers' waste into on-site electricity and fertilizer
3. Kirah helping independent service businesses get discovered and booked through AI assistants
4. Kyros building the AI copilot for every vehicle
5. Mom Ease connecting moms with background-checked moms for childcare, pet care, and home help
6. Motiv the operating system for interscholastic sports
7. OnTheWaay connecting people with local venues, events, and experiences in real time
8. Opef environmental intelligence for housing, energy, data center, and infrastructure projects
9. SerenityNow.ai AI mediation for peaceful divorce
10. Skater XP turning skateboarding progression into a tracked, social game

Chicago Regional

2026-10-24 BMO Tower

• GateKeep Health an offboarding-assurance platform for community healthcare organizations
• Proof the AI operating system for property-restoration companies — water, fire, mold, and storm damage
• Tuka Helping hotels deliver trusted local recommendations to every guest
• UnitSense makes AI spend predictable, attributable and optimized
• Video Pro Learning Waze for math: pinpointing where students are off track and rerouting them back to grade level

Madrid Regional

2026-10-23 MIL - Madrid Innovation Lab

1. Lain Technologies 1
2. Ailin.health
3. Heuristik Technologies
4. Horus ML
5. hospitalplanner
6. KIUR Healthcare
7. Lyzer
8. Proteckthor
9. Stamp
10. Veganic

Battle of the Regions Championship

2026-10-23 Convene Arlington

1. TechNovaTime 1
2. Blue Healer
3. Free Money Meister
4. GoodFences an AI platform in Leesburg automating homeowners association operations like processing maintenance requests and violation notices
5. GroundVue
6. Lympha Bio, Inc. a biotech startup in Charlottesville building drug development methods that use human cells and tissues (that are outside the body) instead of testing on animals
7. Magma Space
8. Nextgen Magnets
9. ORAIN Biotechnologies
10. Torev Motors an Arlington startup designing EV motors that don’t depend on tenuous-to-source rare earths

Genova, Italy Regional

2026-10-22 Auditorium E. Montale, Teatro Carlo Felice, Genova

1. Corticale 1 sviluppa interfacce neurali ad alta densità e piattaforme per l’acquisizione e l’analisi dell’attività cerebrale
2. Unconventional Minds 2 costruisce il robot giusto per ogni lavoro, dal progetto al deployment, in mesi anziché anni, grazie a FR4ME, l’infrastruttura proprietaria modulare di hardware e software
3. Ars Bionica 3 sviluppa protesi bioniche per arto superiore e inferiore, unendo tecnologia, design italiano e facilità d’uso, per restituire autonomia, comfort e libertà di movimento alle persone con differenze agli arti
4. Abit piattaforma che unisce satelliti, dati di campo e AI per monitorare e certificare l’impatto ambientale delle aziende
5. Antares Electrolysis spin-off IIT che sviluppa stack elettrochimici ad alta efficienza per abbattere il costo dell’idrogeno verde
6. Best spin-off dell’Università di Genova che valorizza sottoprodotti agroalimentari, come le foglie di olivo usate da fertilizzante
7. Boccamatta FoodTech che porta su scala industriale il pesto al mortaio, grazie a una tecnologia brevettata
8. CyberLe soluzioni di compliance che uniscono competenze legali e ingegneristiche, con la suite Lecyto
9. Eva Surgica sistemi di navigazione chirurgica in realtà virtuale e aumentata, con anatomia 3D del paziente in tempo reale
10. FundoOne piattaforma AI che semplifica l’accesso a bandi e finanza agevolata, fino alla rendicontazione
11. Hybrain modelli digitali del cervello umano per accelerare lo sviluppo di farmaci e le terapie personalizzate
12. IppoFarm gestionale cloud per farmacie, cliniche e strutture sanitarie, con modello pay-per-use
13. Oxyera Società Benefit che digitalizza la gestione dei farmaci nelle RSA, riducendo errori e sprechi
14. Parametrica assicurazione online per le piccole imprese contro alluvioni, terremoti e frane, con indennizzo rapido
15. Rento marketplace di noleggio tra privati per monetizzare gli oggetti inutilizzati
16. RoadEvolve piattaforma e community che riunisce le autoscuole italiane in un unico ecosistema digitale
17. Shopthelook showroom 3D, configuratori e camerino virtuale AI che uniscono retail fisico e digitale
18. Space4Works uffici, coworking e sale riunioni flessibili per aziende e professionisti
19. Teleclub piattaforma per scoprire eventi di musica elettronica e nightlife italiana e acquistare i biglietti
20. Zefmar Abissa, ancora con meccanismo anti-incaglio che riduce perdite e inquinamento dei fondali.

Road To Start Summit Lisbon Regional

2026-10-22 The Jerónimo Martins Grand Auditorium, Nova SBE Campus, Lisbon (Carcavelos), R. da Holanda 1, 2775-405 Carcavelos, Portugal

• 19 Agents
• Ame
• Arlos
• Athena AI
• BM2Solar
• Cozecare
• Forecast Factor
• Qtas
• Savearth
• Tobira.ai

Orange County Tech Week Regional

2026-10-21 UCI Beall Applied Innovation @ the Cove

1. Vytala 1
2. Arogya Biotechnologies
3. Asayena
4. FlexBioTech
5. Kumio
6. OnVagus
7. RaiCare, Inc.
8. Simulation Theory, Inc.
9. Sinopia Biosciences
10. SoundDose
11. SPORTY Superior Custom Athletic Apparel
12. Summit Technology Laboratory
13. Third Element Bio

USA - Montana Regional

2026-10-21 UC Theater, University of Montana, Missoula

1. Viz Ai Technology 1 developing AI-powered smart glasses to help service technicians diagnose equipment problems, access guidance, and document repairs in real time
2. StarSync Studio 2 building a collaborative digital audio workstation that allows musicians and producers to create music together in real time
3. Montana Critical Metals Inc. 3 developing innovative approaches to recovering critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal ash, creating new opportunities for domestic mineral production
4. Forest Future explores how forest restoration can generate economic value through locally owned production of wood products, biochar, and other forest-based materials
5. indelible.Imagery developing technology to verify the authenticity of digital images, with applications in insurance claims and fraud prevention
6. Montana Fragrance Company creates fragrances inspired by Montana's landscapes, bringing the experience of the Treasure State to customers through its growing product line
7. Open Security
8. Science & Technology Integrated Solutions
9. The Healing Lab developing approaches to emotional well-being, healthier relationships, and workplace wellness
10. Zenroll

Sacramento Regional

2026-10-20 Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 6000 J Street, Library 1520, Sacramento, CA 95819

1. Yeast Bay Bio 1 developing a yeast-based RNA interference (RNAi) platform designed to target specific pests without relying on traditional chemical insecticides Sacramento Regional winner
2. Demotu A coaching platform using smartphone-based 3D movement analysis to help trainers assess clients’ movements
3. Elven Technologies Developing lightweight, flexible fire-protection solutions for lithium-ion batteries
4. Forager Fuels Converting forest waste into low-carbon hydrogen and biochar through relocatable refineries
5. Invasive Species Corporation Developing biological solutions to control invasive species
6. Krokos Bio Growing high-value botanical ingredients, including saffron, from plant cells
7. Lilypay Developing payment and financing solutions to help families manage funeral expenses
8. Matrubials Inc. Developing milk-inspired therapeutics to address infectious diseases
9. Pheronym Using pheromones to improve biological pest control through beneficial nematodes

Wisconsin Startup World Cup Pitch Contest

2026-10-19 Weill Center

1. Louis Structures 1 MSWagg, is a lightweight construction aggregate, or gravel, made from municipal solid household waste first-place prize
2. Coldspell Cooling cooling garment intended to help protect workers from heat-related illnesses
3. Food FiXR food label scanning app that helps consumers avoid specific ingredients People's Choice Award

USA - Santa Cruz, Ca Regional

2026-10-17 The Catalyst · 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

1. G-SPACE, Inc. 1 is building an AI-powered software platform, founded by former NASA scientist Dr. Ioana Cozmuta, to design materials and manufacturing processes for gravity-free environments
2. Stork Labs Medical 2 is developing a flexible, semi-autonomous delivery tool to keep birthing people and babies safe during birth
3. Rovex Technologies Corporation 3 builds Rovi, an autonomous robot that attaches to hospital stretchers and moves patients through corridors, elevators, and doors on its own
4. CherryWheels makes colorful wheelchair wheel covers designed to spark conversation and confidence
5. Confection helps businesses collect and manage customer data in a privacy-conscious way as traditional tracking methods fade
6. Conqueror Biopharma is developing a precision-oncology platform built to get past the limits of conventional antibody–drug conjugates for cancer
7. Delphi creates interactive AI replicas of experts, entrepreneurs, and creators so they can share their knowledge with audiences at scale
8. Elevation Sky Park is developing an immersive entertainment destination on the Pier 70 waterfront
9. Happaning is a crowdsourced video app that lets users request real-time previews of any event or location from people already there
10. Here For You is building a platform that connects people with resources, guidance, and support for everyday challenges
11. Line Mobility is building an elevated pod transit system designed to move ten times more people than a bus at a fraction of rail’s cost
12. TerraNova Bio uses mushrooms from the coastal hills to break down plastics in days instead of centuries
13. Treeswax makes a reef-safe, petroleum-free surf wax designed for performance
14. Wander Workspace a portable workstation for hikers and beachgoers

Yaoundé Regional

2026-10-17 Palais des Congrès, Yaoundé

1. Assiste-moi 1 rendre une éducation de qualité accessible à chaque élève camerounais, même sans internet Lion's Den 2026 Champion
2. BaobabMart
3. Comparo
4. Genuka
5. Kontilo
6. Mobile Wallet
7. Save
8. Ubuntu-x
9. WaziEats Proximity
10. Yaayatoo Services

Myanmar Regional

2026-10-17 Chatrium Hotel in Yangon

1. Kyar Nyo Thin 1 a Myanmar bakery developing cookies and rusks with ingredients including wolffia, moringa and millet
2. Career Link အလုပ်ရှာဖွေသူတွေနဲ့ ဝန်ထမ်းရှာဖွေနေတဲ့ လုပ်ငန်းတွေကို ချိတ်ဆက်ပေးနေတဲ့
3. Schedjuice the world's first autonomous school management software

Harare, Zimbabwe Regional

2026-10-16 Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare

1. Viridi Solutions 1 Developing locally produced, sustainable industrial lubricants to reduce dependence on imports.
2. Bako Emergency Technologies Strengthening emergency response coordination through digital technology.
3. BantuBuzz Connecting brands and content creators through a digital marketplace.
4. BonekaSuo Improving market access and commercial opportunities for small-scale poultry farmers.
5. Corbeat Applying artificial intelligence to support electrocardiogram interpretation and cardiovascular health assessment.
6. Ndarama Wallet Expanding access to investment opportunities through fractional ownership and digital asset technology.
7. Nyamula Logistics Improving regional freight transportation through technology-enabled cargo and truck matching.
8. Pachena Developing technology-enabled solutions for sustainable agriculture.
9. Verdian Ag (Cropvista) Using agricultural intelligence and risk data to support better financing and farming decisions.
10. ZexaCore Innovations Developing offline artificial intelligence learning solutions to make education more accessible.

Sao Paulo Regional

2026-10-16 Auditório do Sebrae, em São Paulo

1. AZ Ship 1 especializada em tecnologia para gestão de fretes
2. Ads-Games
3. Aura Fetal AI
4. Beephish
5. Dino Scardino
6. Eterno Software Jurídico
7. geoRISCObygeprode
8. PoliHealth.ai
9. Samax
10. XplorALL

Tampere Regional

2026-10-15 Tampereen Tavara-asemalla

1. StemSight 1 The Tampere-based biotechnology company develops regenerative cell therapies for corneal blindness. Best Tampere-based finalist
2. Commu
3. Dokport
4. FurnaQuantum
5. Green Factory AI
6. MedicubeX
7. Nuanic
8. Seatom
9. Sensible 4
10. Viran Viran replaces manual portal searching with automated screening and qualification, surfacing relevant tenders for each supplier and helping teams decide which contracts are worth pursuing.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan Regional

2026-10-15 Кохи Вахдат в рамках форума «Тоҷикистон ба пеш!»

1. Enlight 1 онлайн-академия ENLIGHT, которая помогает учащимся готовиться к поступлению в университеты

USA - Dallas Regional

2026-10-15 Acacia Collective in the Dallas Metroplex

1. Wink Biotherapeutics 1 developing targeted RNA therapeutics for diabetes — work aimed at regenerating the cells the disease destroys, rather than managing the consequences for life
2. C2C Inc. developing needle-free chest-seal technology for emergency field care
3. Gigin AI runs hiring end to end — their agent, Gia, sources and screens candidates, then carries them through interviews and onboarding
4. Imagine Devices builds connected monitoring technology for newborns in intensive care, and takes university-born medical device research the hard last mile into something a hospital can actually use
5. Lucier Pharmaceuticals developing therapies for coronary microvascular dysfunction — disease in the heart's smallest blood vessels, which standard cardiac care has very little to offer
6. Oloround turns local homes into micro-warehouses — fulfilment, delivery and returns for Shopify brands, run out of the neighbourhood instead of a distribution centre three states away
7. PGxAI building clinical AI for medication decisions: the right drug, at the right dose, grounded in evidence rather than guesswork
8. Save Mother Earth makes protective coatings for solid-oxide fuel cell and electrolyser systems — the unglamorous materials science that decides whether clean energy hardware lasts five years or fifteen

San Marino Regional

2026-10-15 Centro Congressi Kursaal

1. Nuhpro 1 Alimenti funzionali clean-label sviluppati secondo l’approccio
2. Airtisan Software basato sull’intelligenza artificiale per la gestione della qualità nel settore manifatturiero
3. Ekua Piattaforma per realizzare scansioni tridimensionali con firma crittografica, utilizzabili come prova nell’ambito dei sinistri
4. FLEAi Nova, banco di lavoro intelligente che integra l’intelligenza artificiale nei processi di assemblaggio manuale secondo i principi Lean
5. Health Spectrum Laboratories Soluzione brevettata basata su una piattaforma meccanica a frequenze armoniche, progettata per favorire il rilassamento
6. Micro-y Sensori a film sottile per il monitoraggio strutturale di satelliti, basi lunari e applicazioni industriali
7. Moto Trainer Simulatori di moto destinati all’intrattenimento, alle scuole guida e all’educazione stradale
8. NeuroNEC Ecosistema dedicato alla chirurgia endoscopica mininvasiva del cervello e della colonna vertebrale
9. Parkie Piattaforma integrata per parcheggio, ricarica, sicurezza e servizi digitali dedicati alla micromobilità
10. Value Sentinel, sistema basato su radar e intelligenza artificiale per rilevare le cadute degli anziani che vivono soli, senza ricorrere a telecamere o dispositivi indossabili Premio del Pubblico

Munich INovation Award

2026-10-15 Steinsee bei München

1. Nova Tech Industries GmbH 1 Publikumspreis „Bester Pitch“

Salamanca, Spain Regional

2026-10-14 Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Castilla y León

1. Ositos 1 agroalimentación y desarrollo rural (vertical in which the competition recognised it) mejor startup de la edición
2. Basesport 2 medios y e-sports (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
3. MiFood 3
4. Alongwave energía y sostenibilidad (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
5. Always Everyone tecnología social y humanitaria (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
6. CS Sphere Technologies GovTech (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
7. Extraordinary infraestructuras, logística y turismo (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
8. Pixmetric AI movilidad y espacio (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
9. Superiority HR educación y universidad (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
10. TimeUp biotecnología y salud digital (vertical in which the competition recognised it)
11. Weblym inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad y fintech (vertical in which the competition recognised it)

Dominican Republic Regional

2026-10-13 Hotel Jaragua

1. Ketzai 1 una plataforma de inteligencia artificial diseñada para ayudar a los docentes a planificar sus actividades educativas
2. SeguRent 2
3. Préstalo 3

Florence, Italy Regional

2026-10-13 Murate Idea Park

1. Proxima Robotics 1 a University of Pisa spin-off giving hardware makers a ready "brain" for autonomous mobile robots
2. Athena AI now building an AI agent platform that qualifies leads, books appointments and pushes them straight into the CRM
3. Bluana Foods
4. Column
5. Domopay
6. Good With
7. Ordinoo AI that gives restaurant managers superpowers
8. Renovo srl
9. Rhea's Factory AI-designed enzymes that turn unrecyclable plastic back into virgin-quality material
10. Teticum
11. Tricomela

USA - Tennessee Regional

2026-10-12 ETSU Brinkley Center

1. Unified Track 1 a Knoxville-based startup building a data intelligence layer for school districts across the country First place
2. Kinyoudoitall 2 the Lexington, Kentucky-based company behind “Kin,” an AI-powered personal assistant app designed specifically for moms to help manage daily household tasks, schedules, and the mental load Second-place winner
3. Reel Analytics 3 an AI-powered sports technology and data company that uses computer vision to extract objective athletic performance metrics directly from regular game film
4. Authentrics.AI
5. Phiniti AI
6. Sensory Bridges
7. Turgo

Kosovo Regional

2026-10-10 KosICT

1. WiseUnit 1 an AI receptionist for small businesses

Imc, New Delhi - India Regional

2026-10-09 Srishti Hall, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

1. Skye Air Mobility 1 an Indian drone delivery and logistics company that provides fast, autonomous aerial transport for healthcare, e-commerce, and food items
2. Arista Vault
3. Bariflo Cybernetics Pvt. Ltd.
4. Exeliq Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
5. FonadaLabs
6. Garudalytics Pvt. Ltd.
7. LeminAi
8. Red Balloon Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.

Busan Regional

2026-10-08 BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Busan

1. 씨아이티 1 반도체 패키징에 사용되는 유리기판과 AI 가속기 보드용 소재를 개발하는 기업 대상
2. 제이제이앤컴퍼니스 1 부산 소재 해양엔지니어링 전문기업 금상
3. 피시오 데이터 경량화와 암호화 기반 보안 전송 장비를 개발·제조하는 기업 동상

Luanda, Angola Regional

2026-10-08 Parque Tecnológico da Huawei, em Talatona

1. TeraMed – Sistemas de Saúde, S.A. 1 actua no sector das tecnologias de saúde, com soluções que procuram facilitar a ligação entre pacientes, médicos e instituições de saúde através de ferramentas digitais
2. Agro Idimatech, Lda
3. KATALETI PlagCheck
4. Kixikila Finance
5. Kukubela
6. Kumbify
7. Sementes
8. Utilin – Prestação de Serviços, Lda
9. VitalHora
10. Wiza Go

Seoul Regional

2026-10-08 팁스타운 S6, 서울 강남구 역삼로 168

1. SLZ Inc. 1 AI 기반 건축 설비(MEP) 설계 자동화와 AR 디지털 트윈 기업
2. 로보에테크놀로지 2 컨테이너 하역 등 고강도 물류 작업을 대신하는 AI 로봇
3. 스텔라큐브 3 생체신호와 AI로 통증을 정량화하고 예측하여 의료진의 의사결정을 지원하는 PainCube를 개발합니다

Heidelberg Regional

2026-10-08 Business Development Center im Heidelberg Innovation Park (hip)

1. myScribe GmbH 1 entwickelt eine KI-Lösung, die Patientendaten aus Krankenhäusern strukturiert und automatisch Entlassbriefe erstellt
2. Dense Immune GmbH
3. Heidelberg Epignostix
4. LigniLabs GmbH
5. LINQ Photonics GmbH
6. MIMIR GmbH
7. Panosome GmbH
8. Prehensio GmbH
9. QuantiLight GmbH
10. Scannery GmbH
11. Vornac
12. Xena Dx GmbH

Bosnia and Herzegovina Regional

2026-10-07 Business Angel Summit 2026 (Sarajevo, B&H)

1. Starko 1 an omnichannel support platform and AI helpdesk that unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, Viber, email and Slack into one inbox, with an AI agent grounded in your knowledge base answering 24/7
2. Curvy Protocol
3. CyberParent
4. Dynamic Mockups
5. Ecentric
6. findzzer
7. Gled
8. Intrascope
9. Letrat
10. Longevity
11. Neubase
12. Outpost
13. Ride and Stride
14. Soil Rebirth
15. Tavan
16. Vooyago

Greenwich Regional

2026-10-07 Delamar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT, USA

1. Mobile Marina 1 Marinas-as-a-Service: fuel, system checks, and vessel management delivered directly to the dock by USCG Master Captains and Master Technicians
2. Ceno Markets
3. Norric AI
4. Smart Healthy Green Living
5. Surfin Meta Digital Technology

Northern UK Regional

2026-10-06 Nexus, University of Leeds

1. Ocuwell 1 Ocuwell is a MedTech company developing portable, cloud-enabled eye-care technologies that make advanced corneal diagnostics more accessible and affordable.
2. Aire MedTech The company builds on University of Leeds research to improve personalised drug treatments in clinical settings.
3. Big Kelp
4. IVF Micro has developed a microfluidic device that improves the quality and number of embryos in an IVF treatment cycle.

Kyushu Regional 2026

2026-10-06 熊本城ホール （4F メインホール）, 熊本市中央区桜町３−４０

1. 株式会社Piezo Sonic 1 半導体製造装置や宇宙などの真空環境、MRI内などの強磁場環境でも駆動する独自の超音波モータと屋内外の不整地を自律走行できる搬送ロボットを開発しています
2. まん福ホールディングス株式会社 2 後継者不在に悩む中小企業をM&Aでグループ化し成長させていく、食に特化した事業承継プラットフォームを提供する
3. 株式会社エー・スター・クォンタム 3 データ分析や人員・設備などのリソース配分を高速に最適化する量子AIクラウドサービスを開発する
4. アルサーガパートナーズ株式会社
5. アルム株式会社
6. ジーニアルライト株式会社
7. ファーマーズサポート株式会社
8. 株式会社ACCELStars
9. 株式会社find
10. 株式会社イケウチ

Jabodetabek Regional

2026-10-06 The Westin Jakarta

1. Algatek 1
2. Dit Réveille
3. EasyTax
4. Include
5. Indoteknisi
6. LadangGo
7. Logice
8. NutriAI
9. RideCheck
10. Sheepin

Lima Regional

2026-10-05 Colegio de Ingenieros del Perú – CD Lima

1. Reevalúa 1 fintech peruana enfocada en salud e inclusión financiera
2. Agiliza360 AI
3. Doxs.ai
4. Green ID
5. GreenDeal
6. Grintek
7. Inklop
8. Khipu
9. Limly
10. Zeia Smart Energy

Alexandria Regional

2026-10-04 Bibliotheca Alexandrina

1. Toothpick 1 transform healthcare through technology and innovation

Macedonia

2026-10-03 Philharmonic Hall, Skopje

1. CoachBot 1

Nethub, Croatia

2026-10-02 University of Split, School of Medicine (Šoltanska ul. 2A, 21000 Split, Croatia. Venue: Amphitheatre, inside Building B)

1. Dentalinx 1 developing a connected digital ecosystem for dental clinics, laboratories, production centres and suppliers
2. Vinaver Medical 2 adds an intelligence layer to existing CT systems and transforms routine spectral imaging into clinically useful tissue information for advanced diagnostics and precision treatment
3. MediGuide 3 combines biomaterials and 3D bioprinting to create patient-specific models that support surgical preparation and planning

Sri Lanka Regional

2026-10-01 Trace Expert City

1. Taxxa 1
2. Boringhost
3. Clicks by Hyperce
4. Concolabs
5. Onicares AI
6. Planpost AI
7. Thyaga
8. Tickify
9. Xuno
10. Yathartha Labs

Brussels Regional

2026-09-30 Degroof Petercam

1. Maurice & Nora 1 the Antwerp-born, AI-native platform connecting seniors and families with trusted, screened student help at home People's Choice Award
2. Nemesis 2 Women in Tech Award
3. noah. - your virtual AI consultant 3 France Angels Award
4. BetterflyBox
5. Husk
6. Hybrid Core
7. inMersiv Technologies
8. Noosa®
9. Shiperise (Techstars '24)
10. Trigger's Reports
11. Virenti
12. Wellspring Global

USA - Reno Regional

2026-09-30 Aha Projects at 199 E. Moana Lane

• Address Income
• AURA NGEN Technologies
• CareWear Wearable Therapeutics
• Deviant Cocktail Club
• Nelo
• QuietEdge.ai
• Sunchem
• Tavas Technologies
• Trend App
• VarsityGG

Startup World Cup Qatar Regional 2026

2026-09-29 Hilton Doha – West Bay, Diplomatic District

1. Vora 1 hardware and software designed to optimise existing air-conditioning systems
2. AgroNoya
3. AquaSave
4. Ayola
5. Be My Sense
6. Conformis
7. DecarbTechnol
8. Farmio
9. SpineSight
10. SupraOS

Pune, India Regional

2026-09-29 Sheraton Grand Pune

1. Gyrodrive Machineries Private Limited 1 developing magnet-free, high-efficiency electric motor solutions, focused on sustainability, reliability, and performance for industrial and mobility applications

USA - Seattle Regional

2026-09-29 Bellevue College

1. Hitt Power Technology, Inc. 1 Judges Prize
2. Alli Care
3. Dynery
4. EverydaySecurity
5. JurisBrain AI
6. MedServ Marketplace
7. Naya Applicator Audience Choice
8. RealEngineers
9. ReEnvision AI
10. SmartVerify
11. Tiopur, Inc.
12. Veraidyn, PBC
13. Yomisma

Belgrade - Serbia Regional

2026-09-28 Beogradu

1. Farmbooker 1 AgriTech kompanija
2. CyberParet
3. Developico / InSight
4. DoPerMed
5. Motiqum
6. MotoTrack
7. PetTailez
8. SMG venture
9. Techtailors QA / Asserta
10. Thilo-AI
11. UCPhub

USA - New York Regional

2026-09-28 Morris W. and Fannie B. Haft Theater (FIT)

1. Metaiam 1 a spatial intelligence company
2. Journey Robotics 2 2nd Place
3. Janus Cyber 3 3rd Place
4. AsiaMath AI, Inc.
5. Biuty.ai
6. Clean Label Solution LLC
7. FaceIQ Labs
8. Iron Step
9. Maat Energy
10. Ovai
11. Upxycle Inc.
12. Xatoms

USA - Miami Regional

2026-09-26 Converge Miami

1. Path Intelligence 1 an AI sales agent for real estate developers that combines 3D virtual experiences with conversational AI
2. CarResQ
3. Early Intervention Systems Inc
4. FindTribe LLC
5. Immuniscan
6. parAiLegal Code-Blue
7. QuiqPix
8. SenType
9. Vimedra
10. Wink Biotherapeutics

Hackathon Fintech Mauritanie 2026

2026-09-25 Hotel Medina · Hackathon

1. Salma 1 منصة دفاعية متطورة في مجال الأمن السيبراني
2. Vigilance 2
3. TraderApp 3
4. Agrifemme
5. Centre Mansour Kane
6. InvestLink
7. Mon Parcours
8. Smart Farm
9. Tiirafashionstyle
10. WudoSaha

Albania Regional

2026-09-25 Palace of Congresses in Tirana

1. Squadin 1 një platformë e cila synon të sjellë në një hapësirë të vetme lojtarët, ekipet, organizatorët dhe ambientet sportive, duke digjitalizuar mënyrën se si organizohen ndeshjet, turnetë dhe komunitetet sportive
2. ComplyOn AI building the AI trust infrastructure for the Western Balkans

Mauritania Regional

2026-09-25 FASQ, Nouakchott

1. Salma 1 منصة دفاعية متطورة في مجال الأمن السيبراني

La Jolla, USA Regional

2026-09-25 Live Virtual Stage | Google Meet

1. Defined Bioscience 1
2. Ailytics
3. AlterEcho
4. Calfix Bio
5. EyeWind
6. Forte Biotech - RAPID Aquaculture Diagnostics
7. Genomtec SA
8. NeuroAcoustics Inc
9. Popper Power
10. RyniX
11. Serwas
12. SupraOS

Athens Tech Circle, Greece Regional

2026-09-24 Snappi Hub, Korai 5, Athens

1. Microvitality 1 Ingestible sampling capsule for GI microbiome research
2. Aimalabs AI-powered blood smear analysis
3. Butler All-in-one hospitality POS and digital operations
4. CloudVet Cloud practice management for veterinary clinics
5. Drafft A conversational AI video editor
6. EllaRide Verified intercity carpooling network
7. Epochon AI marketing operating system for automated campaigns
8. Genie Real-time AI dynamic pricing for parking operators
9. LingoGalaxy Online language learning tailored for youth
10. MyFitHub Marketplace connecting personal trainers with gym spaces
11. Pharos Maritime AI maritime risk intelligence
12. PromoGoat AI-assisted multi-channel marketing for SMEs
13. Rollio Tech-enabled urban mobility solutions
14. SigniVoice Voice tech platform for digital accessibility
15. TerraSense AI Environmental analytics from spatial data
16. Zopanta (Miracle) Consumer tools to combat screen time and doomscrolling

Uzbekistan - Tashkent Regional

2026-09-24 CAEx (Central Asia Expo), Tashkent, Uzbekistan, within ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026

1. Cerberus 1 an AI agent that autonomously tests websites and applications for vulnerabilities - a penetration tester that works within a strictly defined scope
2. AIdMD Technologies 2
3. Kotib 3
4. Behaveneu
5. Fermopolis
6. Flexobo
7. FoxPrep
8. gro.now
9. Looq
10. Lumi
11. OpenMetrix
12. ReachLLM
13. Sino AI
14. SteppeTechLab
15. Zeus GRC

Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Regional

2026-09-24 Harvard Medical School’s Joseph B. Martin Conference Center

1. Shopperoo 1 uses AI to help retailers make smarter assortment and pricing decisions
2. smartSTAT 2
3. CheckUps 3
4. 4M Therapeutics Inc.
5. Avix Medical, Inc.
6. Clerx
7. Enolytics
8. SeeAir, Inc. Havas Edge Brand Velocity Award
9. Skribe Medical
10. Suyana Climate Insurance
11. Target Arm Inc.
12. Zinit

USA - Tulsa Regional

2026-09-24 Gradient in Tulsa, Oklahoma

1. Monte Caldera Technologies Inc. 1 Tulsa Regional winner package
2. CerTracker
3. Gs Vortex Systems
4. Halo X Labs Corp.
5. LeadMeNot
6. Myri Health
7. Occlusion Nuclear Solutions
8. Pike Robotics
9. RevFirma
10. Weaver Labs

Mauritius Regional

2026-09-24 Ebene, Mauritius

1. Tibok 1 digital health platform built around My Medical Intelligence, its clinical artificial intelligence engine
2. Green4Digital
3. Grubmates, Inc.
4. ParkSmart Limited
5. RAM IT Solutions
6. Risivo AI CRM

Chihuahua Regional

2026-09-24 Auditorio MENLO – PIT2 del Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Chihuahua

1. Hormony 1 pruebas rápidas de saliva para monitorear hormonas desde casa
2. Celunova 2
3. Waste Neutral Technologies 3
4. Arcanum
5. Beserva
6. Earth Tech Materials Co
7. Inteligencia Artificial Positiva
8. Remotto AI, Inc.
9. Riego360 optimización del uso de agua en la agricultura mediante monitoreo automatizado

USA ST. Louis Regional

2026-09-23 The Post Building in Downtown St. Louis

1. Amass Biosystems 1 Amass BioSystems develops symbiotic species that help farmers diversify revenue, reduce input costs and improve soil health.
2. Zentry Pass 2 Zentry Pass is building infrastructure for the future of work, helping independent coworking spaces grow while giving companies access to trusted workspaces wherever business takes them.
3. LandConnect 3 LandConnect is building a municipal SaaS marketplace designed to turn vacant urban land into economic and community value by forecasting parcel potential, matching funding opportunities and mobilizing vetted crews.
4. CapyBio CapyBio helps biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies build better human cell models, reducing costly failures and accelerating drug development.
5. HAULa HAULa is an on-demand hauling marketplace connecting customers who need to move large or bulky items with vetted local drivers who own trucks and trailers, offering upfront pricing, live GPS tracking and insured delivery.
6. King of the Curve (KOTC) King of the Curve is a personalized learning platform combining gamified test preparation, predictive analytics and AI-powered study tools to help students succeed on high-stakes exams.
7. NeuroFore NeuroFore is using AI to help physicians diagnose Parkinson’s disease years earlier than is currently possible, creating the potential for earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes.
8. OpsCompanion OpsCompanion is a sovereign intelligence company focused on enabling highly regulated organizations—including banks, hospitals and law firms—to own and control the AI systems operating within their institutions.
9. Simaptic SIMAPTIC provides on-demand, AI-driven autonomous cybersecurity testing for small businesses, helping companies meet regulatory and insurance requirements at an affordable cost while identifying vulnerabilities before attackers can find them.
10. We Hear You We Hear You develops accessibility technology that transforms existing spaces, giving people with disabilities greater independence, dignity and freedom in how they navigate the world.

La - Pepperdine Regional

2026-09-23 Pepperdine's Villa Graziadio Executive Center in Malibu, California

1. Enexor Energy, LLC 1 Enexor converts organic and plastic waste into clean, reliable, on-site energy through its patented Bio-CHP system, cutting energy and waste disposal costs for customers.
2. AcQumen Medical, Inc. AcQumen Medical is rewriting the future of pediatric critical care with ultrasound-guided hemodynamic monitoring and analytics to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
3. Cerebrum Sensor Technologies, Inc. Cerebrum transforms tires into intelligent data sources, giving the transportation industry real-time insights to improve safety, efficiency, performance, and sustainability.
4. Data Squared USA, Inc. data² delivers the world's only patented hallucination-resistant, explainable decision intelligence platform. Enterprises and government agencies get auditable decisions they can verify and defend.
5. Elysium Therapeutics, Inc. Elysium Therapeutics develops proprietary medicines that rescue and protect people from opioid overdose, relieve pain, and control drug exposure to reduce suffering.
6. Emerging Technology Ventures, Inc. Emerging Technology Ventures’ patent-pending KeenAI® technology delivers edge-autonomous, multi-modal sensing, and AI-driven predictive performance analytics in mission critical, cannot fail environments.
7. Modal Motors, Inc. Modal Motors builds electric motors with two to four times conventional torque density. Rare-earth optional, patent-pending claw-pole transverse-flux architecture, assembled in a single automated cell.
8. NeuroQure, Inc. NeuroQure’s ASD Insight® is a novel biology-based solution to detect autism as soon as birth, enabling timely intervention, improved outcomes, and future targeted treatments, available in 46 states.
9. Notey, Inc. Notey is a GenAI platform that turns any music content into personalized video games and any musical instrument into a game controller — turning practice into play.
10. SetaTech USA, Inc. SetaTech transforms waste keratin from human hair and poultry feathers into innovative, sustainable biosolutions that enhance crop performance, deter wildlife, and protect the environment.
11. The 4Jacks Group, Inc. 4Jacks is a fast-growing beverage company revolutionizing premium draft cold brew through broadline distribution and proprietary nitrogen-from-air dispensers, generating recurring and strong operator margins.
12. The Crease Beast, Inc. The Crease Beast is an innovative shoe care brand dedicated to developing products that enhance every aspect of the sneakerhead lifestyle.
13. Tiny Sprouts Foods, Inc. Tiny Sprouts is redefining children’s health with functional, real-food nutrition boosters that effortlessly deliver essential nutrients to support daily wellness and gut, brain, and immune health.
14. Vivifi Medical, Inc. Vivifi Medical is fixing the root cause of BPH (enlarged prostate) without surgery, implants, or sexual risk.

USA - Kansas City Regional

2026-09-22 CPKC Stadium

1. Love Lifesciences 1 injection medication delivery system
2. AcuSera A wristband that detects stress in real time and responds with vibration therapy.
3. AskSAMIE A platform connecting people with occupational therapists and real-world solutions for safe living at home.
4. Catalyst A prediction market trading challenge built on a single promise: the terms you agree to on day one are the terms you keep, all the way to the payout.
5. CodeAlgo A computer gaming platform to teach coding skills to students in kindergarten through eighth grade, so they can develop their technology literacy and enter the workforce better prepared for STEM careers.
6. Enhance Health A healthcare platform delivering at-home monitoring and care workflows for liver disease, chronic kidney disease, and urea cycle disorders.
7. KaBloom An innovative online platform designed as a companion to pediatric speech therapy, making home programming strategies quick and effective for families.
8. MedCurate A dual-sided marketplace that leverages technology to connect healthcare providers directly with organizations to fill extra shifts.
9. Planetary Talent An accelerated hiring platform for fast growing companies and ambitious people.
10. Tolair A cross-stack intelligence platform for healthcare organizations that turns fragmented data into clarity, and clarity into results.

Somalia Regional

2026-09-21 Benadir University Innovation Hub

• Ilaaliye 24 (I24) make stored grain more visible before problems become losses
• SomHoney a trusted Somali honey brand connecting local beekeepers with customers from Baidoa to Mogadishu and beyond

Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Regional

2026-09-19 Bilelik Hub (Ashgabat Mall) in Ashgabat

1. SalamMotion 1 a startup that has developed an AI-powered service for creating video content
2. Elkitap Audience Choice Award

2026 Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition

2026-09-18 Science Education and Research Center

1. GreenIRR Inc. 1 a platform that tracks emissions, fuel consumption and vehicle performance in the trucking industry First place
2. Sonura Care 2 a Penn I-Corps graduate and 2023 President’s Innovation Prize winner, is developing the Sonura Beanie, a womb-like, sound-filtering hat for NICU babies Second place
3. Mexar 3 a medtech startup developing a wearable device that lowers core temperature, with the goal of preventing heat-related deaths Third place
4. AgriGates Animal behavior data platform AgriGates is working to provide insights to farmers
5. BOSS.Tech
6. Earable Intelligence developed a wearable system to track seizure activity and produce reports for healthcare providers
7. FlowEHR an electronic health record system specifically for the dermatology space that helps automate providers’ tasks
8. Phyll is collecting footage from existing cameras to identify infrastructure repairs in municipalities
9. Siah Labs platform allows business owners to track institutional knowledge and create a succession plan
10. SnapRefund platform helps insurance workers pay insurance claims digitally

USA - Twin Cities Regional

2026-09-18 Jerome Hill Theater, in the 1st Floor of the Great Northern Building, 180 E Fifth St, St. Paul, MN 55101

1. General Ammonia Company 1 A new electrochemical process that makes ammonia from nitrogen, water and electricity, powered by stranded wind and solar.
2. Hlrbo 2 The largest independent hunting lease marketplace in the country, out of Brainerd: 1.7 million acres across all fifty states.
3. Sobrynth 3 Helps employees and their families navigate alcohol and substance use disorder, and helps employers build workplaces that support recovery.
4. Awesome People Leaders AI-powered execution intelligence, measuring how work actually gets done inside an organization.
5. Biometrica Health A turnkey remote patient monitoring company, closing the visibility gap between clinic visits for patients managing chronic disease, starting with the rural and independent practices that need it most.
6. Feedcoyote An AI-powered collaboration platform that connects freelancers with complementary skills into teams.
7. Fledge Outdoors The Junior Hunter Gun, which teaches a beginner to handle and aim a shotgun without live ammunition.
8. Gametime Hero The operating system for active communities: pickleball groups, soccer leagues, run clubs.
9. Hello Wash The AI customer operations system for vertical markets, starting with car washes.
10. Jam Packd The first functional fruit spread, with collagen protein and prebiotic fiber and no added sugar.

USA - Wichita Regional

2026-09-18 Groover Labs

1. Milton AI 1
2. EAR Micro
3. Knowledge as a Service, Inc.
4. Myndset
5. The Bizy Shop

Accra, Ghana Regional

2026-09-17 Accra for the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2026

1. Crednce 1 Milestone-verification platform

Futuresax, Germany Regional

2026-09-17 Commerzbank Startup Hub, Lützowplatz 4, 10785 Berlin

1. Meliodays Medical 1
2. AlphaTec GmbH
3. AssetCycle.de
4. FUSE GmbH
5. Genara
6. Hybeam
7. kuwerk GmbH
8. Mana Robotics
9. mar:lean
10. Raqid GmbH
11. Redate You®
12. Siderogain
13. Synnyg
14. T4F Trailer for Friends GmbH
15. Voyager AI GmbH

Va Beach Regional

2026-09-17 the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach

1. Hardshell 1 Hardshell is a data-centric AI security platform that enables organizations to safely use their private data in the AI systems they build, buy and deploy. First place
2. Where2Wheel 2 Where2Wheel is a marketplace connecting off-roaders with local landowners to expand access to places for Jeeps, trucks and other 4×4 vehicles. Second place
3. Manly 3 MANLY is an automatic tissue dispenser for men’s public restrooms that makes cleanup after using a urinal more hygienic while giving businesses a touchless solution with recurring refill revenue. Third place, Audience Choice
4. Absurd Snacks Absurd Snacks makes nutrient-rich snacks completely free from the top nine food allergens, making snacking together easier, safer and more delicious.
5. DreamerMade DreamerMade is an AI-powered platform that helps entrepreneurs build and grow businesses with personalized roadmaps created in real time.
6. KleerCard KleerCard is an expense management solution for nonprofits, giving organizations access to credit cards and spend controls without personal guarantees or expense reports.
7. Liquet Medical Liquet Medical’s FDA-cleared Versus Catheter delivers clot-busting medication to treat blood clots in the lungs while giving physicians real-time feedback to personalize therapy.
8. Octaris Octaris operationalizes data through custom AI platforms and analytical services that help organizations move from data to decision.
9. Pod Farms Pod Farms’ greenhouse-ready vertical system uses proven hydroponic principles to deliver higher yields in a limited footprint while simplifying production and remaining automation-ready.
10. VroomBrick VroomBrick uses technology to make buying and selling a home more affordable, equitable and accessible for everyday families.

Yerevan Regional

2026-09-17 Yerevan

• Decato.ai
• Ethery Tech
• Gruvi
• Manvel Robotics
• oloround
• Uray IoT health station

Azerbaijan Regional

2026-09-17 Azerbaijan, Baku SABAH.city

1. 4sell.ai 1 4sell.ai bizneslər üçün süni intellekt əsaslı satış və xidmət keyfiyyətinə nəzarət sistemi təqdim edir

Startup World Cup Bolivia 2026

2026-09-16 UTEPSA Convention Center de Santa Cruz

1. Cooltiva 1 una agrofintech boliviana especializada en comercialización agrícola
2. Ciudata
3. Favorcito
4. Hostelia Rentas Cortas
5. LlamitAI
6. Materia-EdTech
7. Mobi Latam
8. RecuSost
9. Sommos
10. tuGerente

Turku Startup Prize 2026

2026-09-16 Turussa

1. SisuSemi 1 SisuSemi kehittää puolijohdeteollisuudelle teknologiaa, joka puhdistaa ja optimoi sirujen pintoja atomitasolla ScaleUp Track
2. Sealevä Sealevä is turning industrial seaweed waste into circular sheet materials for interior design. Early-Stage Growth Track

Lahore Regional

2026-09-16 Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

1. Byonyks 1

Bangladesh (Diu) Regional

2026-09-15 সাভারের বিরুলিয়ায় বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের আন্তর্জাতিক সম্মেলন কেন্দ্রে

1. থিতান 1
2. গ্রীন পোলারিস লিমিটেড 2
3. শূন্য 3

Battle Of The Regions: Dc Regional

2026-09-15 Washington, DC

1. GroundVue 1
2. ORAIN Biotechnologies 2
3. Magma Space 3
4. Ayla
5. Companaut
6. Destination Pass
7. DigaVouch Inc.
8. GovRes
9. IPRights4All
10. Nextgen Magnets
11. Portfolio Insights
12. Sky Spot

2026 Startup World Cup Asia Finale

2026-09-11 Runnovation - 潤維創坊, Causeway Centre Block B, 28 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

1. Belli 1 We build cargo software for airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and Thai Lion Air. The problem we solve is that airlines fly with the bottom of the plane 85% empty.
2. DPBio 2 DPBIO is a life science tools company originating from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, building a high-throughput experimentation platform for drug discovery and synthetic biology.
3. Set Sail AI 3 We offer secure local Agent OS for regulated industries to have AI agents working on sales when staff are sleeping.
4. Bspkl cheaper catalysts for cheaper, greener hydrogen
5. Delightable measuring customer emotion at the point of purchase
6. Locol LOCOL is turning cocoa waste into a solution that helps cattle farmers earn more while creating a healthier planet.
7. Ola Protocol Ola Protocol Limited is developing KOINA, an agentic body operating system for people who work, with a commercial launch planned for Q4 2026.
8. PetalGard data-driven and non-toxic rodent management solution for urban property management applications
9. Ridger Ridger is a global AI Infrastructure company backed by a top-tier leadership team of chief architects and executives from global storage giants, including EMC, IBM, HP, Dell, HDS, and WDC.
10. Sole Fintech Ltd Solé is a mobile banking platform for the underserved offering digital onboarding, a wallet with budgeting tools, locked savings and investment buckets, group accounts, and Walking ATM agents reaching remote areas.
11. Syfo Syfo is a shared workspace where people and AI Agents work as one team.

Startup World Cup Panamá 2026

2026-09-11 Metropolitan School of Panama

1. MedETechni 1 soluciones para la prevención de infecciones y el aceleramiento de la recuperación de la salud en heridas crónicas sin el uso de antibióticos
2. Layrz 2 la automatización de activos críticos con IA
3. Tecology 3
4. chucho
5. DetaPRO
6. Parcelers Global
7. TucanPay
8. Universum VR
9. Web3D.app
10. Welto Panama

2026 Startup World Cup East Bay Regional

2026-09-10 Cal State East Bay, University Union South - Multipurpose Room , Hayward CA 94542

1. ZymoChem 1 Hayward Horizon Award
2. Contrario 2 Second place winner
3. GraphIQ 2 Second place winner
4. Lamina Surgical 3 Third place winner
5. Ocergy 3 Third place winner
6. Coredio
7. DC Uptime
8. EazeBio
9. HidrogeniCs Inc
10. Monthly

Startup World Cup UFM

2026-09-08 Juan Bautista Gutiérrez Auditorium, Guatemala City

1. Pulster.ai 1
2. Pagui 2
3. SchoolAid 3
4. Arcanum
5. Dloop
6. hackÜ
7. LlamitAI
8. uDocz

Startup World Cup Uruguay

2026-09-05 Antel Arena, Montevideo

1. Nanogrow Biotech 1
2. Cabacua
3. Guska
4. Locbio
5. Pooshlo
6. Roma AI
7. Sumeria
8. Trendo
9. Viatik

Startup World Cup Kazakhstan 2026

2026-08-29 Astana, Kazakhstan

1. Mirai Tech 1 SportTech специальный приз от JAS Ventures

Battle of the Regions - Virginia Regional Competition

2026-08-28 DevFest

1. Torev Motors 1 an Arlington startup designing EV motors that don’t depend on tenuous-to-source rare earths
2. Lympha Bio, Inc. 2 a biotech startup in Charlottesville building drug development methods that use human cells and tissues (that are outside the body) instead of testing on animals
3. GoodFences 3 an AI platform in Leesburg automating homeowners association operations like processing maintenance requests and violation notices
4. Animus
5. Ara
6. DentaSmart AI
7. Enclavia.ai
8. EqualityMD
9. Freedom Buckets
10. Kshetra PBC
11. Pivvot Space
12. Primi Foods Co.

Startup World Cup Lebanon

2026-08-28 Beirut, Lebanon

1. Brighter Energy 1
2. Aquaivolt Llc
3. Bluemint
4. FlameSpot
5. Lensiq
6. NuWatt
7. Paimind
8. PayVora
9. SaferCore
10. Slangit

MedTech World Asia 2026 Startup Pitch Competition

2026-08-28 香港会议展览中心

1. Rosalind Dx 1
2. Beijing Best HealthCare Technology Co., Ltd
3. E-SENSE Innovation & Technology
4. LCM Biosensor Technologies
5. Monarch Technologies
6. Oculoo
7. OnePass Medical
8. Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc. (VPS)
9. Würzburg Dynamics (Shenzhen) Ltd
10. Yinrunkang (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd

Next Level Growth Challenge 2026

2026-08-28 University of Vaasa

1. Midguard Systems Ab 1 Drone motors manufactured in Finland with a secure, China-free European supply chain. Scale winner
2. FRSH nearby
3. Joulai
4. Juuri
5. Klariva
6. NinjaRobotics
7. Sealevä
8. Sensinite Technologies
9. Varmistettu A digital trust passport that verifies a used phone's real condition before resale, so buyers and sellers can trust the listing. Start winner

Startup World Cup Southeast Asia Finale 2026

2026-08-28 The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Thailand

1. MUI-Robotics 1 Sensory AI solution
2. Set Sail AI 2 We offer secure local Agent OS for regulated industries to have AI agents working on sales when staff are sleeping.
3. Belli 3 We build cargo software for airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and Thai Lion Air. The problem we solve is that airlines fly with the bottom of the plane 85% empty.
4. Alpha AI
5. Benew Tech Company Limited
6. Chongqing Shanchen Zhijian Technology
7. Locol Thailand
8. Olaxbt
9. Operious
10. PetalGard
11. Ravis Technology
12. ShipD2D

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Regional

2026-08-28 Ho Chi Minh City

1. Vieroc 1
2. NoTag Korea 2
3. Parastar Entertainment 3
4. Aeterna
5. Connectin
6. emCT
7. KVan Korea
8. MyMerci
9. Piece of Creative
10. Rada360
11. SkyEdge AI Solution
12. Travelink
13. TripHunter
14. Zivo – Global Alpha Media KISED Special Reward

North Carolina Regional @ Convergesouth

2026-08-27 Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter

1. Chonex 1 an agricultural biotechnology company that produces crop inputs from black soldier fly larvae and their derivatives
2. BabelBox.AI
3. Claradele Pharmaceuticals
4. Hardshell
5. Instarails
6. Intra Therapeutics
7. NuShammah Pharmaceuticals
8. Quellios
9. Talicent
10. Unify Medical’s SurgiSight

Startup World Cup Oslo 2026

2026-08-27 Epicenter Oslo

1. Qbee 1
2. AddMeetings
3. AdMel Technologies AS publikumsprisen
4. Clarvia
5. Light Technologies studentprisen
6. peers.live
7. TellMe News
8. Travelin.Ai
9. Turnip
10. Vigilens

Startup World Cup Zanzibar

2026-08-27 Pavilion Rooftop, Fumba Town Zanzibar

1. Yaspi OS 1 an AI-powered smart lending platform for businesses

2026 Taiwan Startup World Cup Taipei

2026-08-26 Taipei Co-Space, 2F, No. 12, Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan

1. 可艾創意科技股份有限公司 1 台灣寵物照顧與保姆預約科技平台
2. 星相科技股份有限公司 2
3. 超術感醫學科技股份有限公司 3

Startup World Cup Brasil 2026, regional de Florianópolis

2026-08-25 Startup Summit 2026, em Florianópolis (SC)

1. Maria Educação 1
2. Aicury
3. Cirurgic 3D
4. Folha de Louro
5. Futuriza
6. Hackthepack
7. Nativ
8. SmartMach Technologies

Startup World Cup Stavanger 2026

2026-08-25 ONS Scale-Up Arena in Hall 4

1. Renasys 1
2. Havdis 2
3. BiaTech Corporation 3
4. Fount
5. MonitorAI
6. Pix Force
7. Planck Technologies
8. Sandcatch Solutions

Startup World Cup NZ Final 2026

2026-08-24 Massey University’s Wellington campus

1. Neumic Therapeutics Ltd 1 Dunedin-born deep tech treating brain disorders
2. Bspkl 2 cheaper catalysts for cheaper, greener hydrogen
3. AgRhythm drone-enabled intelligence for smarter farming
4. Bondao opening up fixed-income investing for everyday people
5. Count the AI-native platform replacing fragmented accounting software
6. Delightable measuring customer emotion at the point of purchase
7. Evithé Biotechnology turbocharging plants to fight inflammation, naturally People's Choice Award
8. Feijoa the app that grows your wealth with every purchase
9. Kode Veterinary Sciences accessible cancer immunotherapies for pets
10. Ovitage® precision bioactive peptides redefining women's health
11. PAM - Personal Admin Manager the AI PA turning family chaos into one source of truth
12. Tacit Intelligence turning human judgement into deployable, sovereign AI

Startup World Cup Botswana Regional 2026

2026-08-20 Hotel 430

1. OrionX 1 OrionX provides AI solutions and advanced technology services that help businesses, governments, and organizations develop and implement innovative digital solutions across key sectors.
2. First-Aid Counselling 2
3. Fusion Attire 3
4. Formal.AI
5. Heavenly Mothers
6. Smart Vegetech
7. TiroStamp

Startup World Cup Ecuador 2026

2026-08-20 Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí (ULEAM)

1. Zolutium 1 plataforma integral que combina inteligencia artificial, automatización, CRM y tecnología para transformar la relación entre las empresas y sus clientes
2. Agendachévere
3. Agri-x
4. Aigovcorex
5. Bonddin
6. GalápagosToken
7. Hupi.Pet
8. kamaleonGroupLLC
9. konnet.app
10. RESET® Transformación e Innovación
11. Thermogrid
12. Wemarkerseducation
13. Yourinnovapagos
14. Zaunova

Startup World Cup 2026 | Kenya Regional Finals

2026-08-20 Nairobi, Kenya

1. Tausi App 1 Beauty pros without the salon.
2. Hokela Interactive Africa Field agents on demand, at retail scale.
3. Kiotapay Inc One rail for business money.
4. Ohcargo Cargo finds a truck, live.
5. Panacea Biotec Catches the wrong IV before the patient does.
6. PEMiG Credit scores for borrowers banks can't see.
7. StudyLabAI Notes in, tutor out.
8. WayaWaya A bank inside WhatsApp.
9. YAKWETU™ Online Limited African film, paid for, not pirated.
10. Zuripacks Banana waste in, packaging out.

Startup World Cup 2026 – Bengaluru Regional Finale

2026-08-08 RV Institute of Technology and Management

1. eVerse.AI 1
2. Bert Labs
3. Declutter Solutions
4. Ekva
5. Futurelab
6. goAI Solutions
7. HB Plus
8. Indievisual
9. Nuoterra
10. Re Earth Industries Private Limited
11. TurtleBee

Startup World Cup Argentina 2026

2026-08-07 Workplace by IRSA · Vedia 3892, Buenos Aires

1. Cromodata 1 una plataforma para el intercambio y la monetización de datos de salud anonimizados de Latinoamérica
2. Beam 2
3. Tucan 3
4. BioBlends
5. Delfi
6. Esolbay
7. Gameet
8. Migma
9. Rentennials
10. SeedMatriz
11. Spherebio
12. Viatik
13. Vmoov
14. Wealth2b

Startup World Cup Malaysia 2026 East Chapter Final

2026-07-31 TEGAS Digital Village, Kuching

1. NEX EcoVentures 1
2. AquFish Technology
3. BioESGex
4. Hornbill Agriculture
5. Inspec-Ther
6. Lettuboost
7. OffshoreGigs
8. Reviewbah
9. Sky Realm
10. Vespid

Startup World Cup El Salvador 2026

2026-07-28 Hotel Hilton San Salvador

1. DiiMO Technologies 1
2. Vertex Group 2 Veo, una plataforma de inteligencia operativa que integra información proveniente de cámaras, sensores, documentos y sistemas empresariales
3. Saavio Technologies 3 marketplace financiero que conecta a los usuarios con múltiples instituciones financieras desde una sola plataforma
4. Savvio Latam 3
5. Ciro Ia
6. Converza AI
7. Foodavenue
8. NomoLabs
9. Simov Labs
10. Tlaloc Blue
11. TLÁLOC Agrofintech
12. WiGO

Startup World Cup DRC Regional 2026

2026-07-24 Hilton Hotel

1. E-Blood Bank Makila 1

Startup World Cup Eswatini 2026

2026-07-24 UNESWA Kwaluseni Sports Emporium

1. Vytal Bridge 1
2. EduSphere 2 Educational platform
3. HirePal 3 employment solution
4. Genevault
5. Global Trust Score
6. InfraTrust
7. Meta-Phoenix
8. MojaPOS
9. Phytobio
10. Zuri Care

Chengdu 2026 | Startup World Cup

2026-07-23 中国，成都，成都紫源酒店(菁蓉镇店)

1. Granshoo 1
2. Chongqing Shanchen Zhijian Technology Co., Ltd. 2
3. Locol 3 LOCOL is turning cocoa waste into a solution that helps cattle farmers earn more while creating a healthier planet.
4. Beijing Yequ Technology Co., Ltd.
5. Chengdu otimante e-commerce company
6. iDeepHealth
7. Namtech
8. Oh My Ink
9. Sichuan Qifeng Qingmu Technology Co., Ltd.

Kaohsiung, Taiwan Regional 2026 | Startup World Cup

2026-07-23 InterContinental Kaohsiung

1. 優豈股份有限公司 1
2. 台灣龍盟複合材料股份有限公司 2
3. 璽樂科技股份有限公司 3

Startup World Cup Malaysia 2026 (KL Final)

2026-07-23 Khazanah Auditorium, Asia School of Business (ASB) Academic Level 1, 11, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1. Atoz Carbon Cycle Platform 1 Develops nature-based carbon solutions using microalgae and black soldier fly systems—transforming waste into value, regenerating ecosystems, and generating high-quality carbon credits.
2. ADA Biotech Transforms agricultural and industrial food waste into sustainable, biodegradable products for a better future.
3. CitySage A centralized data platform that gives government agencies easy access to information for informed, wise decision-making in urban management.
4. Empowered Solutions Empowered AI digitizes the art of mobility with generative AI for mass-customized prosthetics.
5. GreenVita An AI-powered field-to-city inspection platform that detects site issues, predicts risks, and automates reporting—from construction sites to city-scale maintenance.
6. IOMInsight Helps decision-makers test "what-if" scenarios—like policy changes, shocks, or investments—so they can make clearer, more confident decisions.
7. NCSpeech Builds embedded multimodal microtask infrastructure for high-traffic platforms—turning user activity and idle time into high-value AI datasets and new retention-driven revenue streams.
8. ProLadang International Helps farms detect pests, diseases, and crop stress early using AI and satellite data through its platform, AgriAssist.
9. ReMo Transforming elderly and injury rehabilitation with innovative muscle activation hardware—helping people walk again and rebuilding muscle strength by at least 52% in just 30 days.
10. Zephyron Envisioning a clean environment through green hydrogen.

Startup World Cup - Rhode Island Regional Finale

2026-07-23 CIC Providence, 225 Dyer Street, 2nd Floor

1. EvoNatura 1

Monrovia, Libedria 2026

2026-07-22 EJS Ministerial Complex in Monrovia

1. Kronyx 1
2. Lantern 1 a Liberian cybersecurity and software engineering research firm
3. AgiIT Group
4. Daynko
5. Fundraizer
6. Health Tech Liberia
7. Lux
8. TCSI Global

Tokyo Regional 2026

2026-07-17 東京都港区のグランドハイアット東京

1. 株式会社カウシェ 1 アプリゲーム内で育てた作物が実際の商品として届く機能やユーザー投稿機能を通じ、新たな購買体験を提供するショッピングアプリを開発・運営。
2. Global Mobility Service株式会社 2 万が一ローンの返済が滞った場合に備えた車両遠隔制御技術と独自与信モデルを活用し、信用情報を持たない人々にも自動車ローンを提供するモビリティ金融サービスを展開。
3. 豊実精工株式会社 3 毒性を持つクロムを使用しない独自の金属表面処理技術を活用し、環境負荷を抑えながら高い耐久性を実現するコーティングサービスを提供。
4. Jpyc株式会社 日本円と1：1で交換可能な日本円連動型のステーブルコイン「JPYC」を発行・運営し、ブロックチェーンを活用した決済や送金を効率化する金融インフラを提供。 ALHD賞
5. ナッジ株式会社 推しアーティスト・キャラクター等の応援に特化したクレジットカードを提供し、同一番号で複数カードを発行できる仕組みにより、複数の“推し活”を支援する金融サービスを展開。
6. 株式会社lifescapes 脳卒中や脊髄損傷による重度麻痺の回復に向け、脳の活動と機器の動きを直接連動させる「BCI（Brain-Computer Interface）技術」を活用し、機能回復を支援するウェアラブルリハビリ機器を開発。 ジャパネットグループ賞
7. 株式会社Zehitomo 依頼条件に合う事業者をAIが提案し、リフォーム・修理・家庭の困り事・習い事など500以上の多様なニーズに対して、仲介手数料0円で最適なプロとマッチングできるプラットフォームを運営。
8. 株式会社アリススタイル 家電・家具・医療機器等の高額な生活製品を手軽にお試し・利用できる、初期費用を抑えたサブスクリプション型レンタルサービスを展開。
9. 株式会社エンジニアのミカタ 周辺業務を効率化できるAIエージェントとハイスペックなエンジニアをセットで派遣する、AI駆動型のシステムエンジニアリングサービスを提供。
10. 株式会社ファームノート クラウド型の牛の管理システムやウェアラブルセンサーなどのIoT機器を提供し、データ活用による酪農・畜産の生産性向上と経営効率化支援事業を展開。

Startup World Cup 2026 Queensland Final

2026-07-09 UniSC Moreton Bay

1. ProcurePro 1 Construction Tech / AI
2. Fempro Armour Sports Tech / Safety Equipment
3. Fidestra.ai Trust & Safety Tech / AI
4. Hailo Solutions Transport / Accessibility Tech People's Choice
5. ID/Ai Trust & Safety Tech / AI
6. inaam Fintech / Impact Investing
7. NOYA Biomedical
8. Phantom Dynamics Defence Tech / Autonomous Systems
9. Rocket Fast Drones Medtech / Drone Logistics
10. ScreenCoach Family Tech / Consumer
11. StatDoctor Healthtech / Workforce Infrastructure
12. Urban Inventors (Smart Drain) Climate Tech / Urban Infrastructure
13. UVSentry (GenAqua) Healthtech / Water Safety

Startup World Cup Indonesia Qualifiers Jakarta 2026

2026-07-08 Sheraton Grand Jakarta

1. Viralin AI 1
2. Ambisku.id
3. BlipCreativeWorks
4. Deborah Tech
5. Get Hyred Sdn Bhd
6. Healthpro.id
7. Ladanggo
8. Pt Mintu Nesia Agrimitra
9. Rooted Rise

Startup World Cup Ghana at Ghana Investment and Trade Week 2026

2026-07-08 The Palms Convention Centre, Accra, Ghana

1. Grow For Me Limited 1 web-based agricultural crowdfunding platform that connects farmers with sponsors
2. Achiever Foods Limited Dalihafoods
3. Bareconnect
4. Earth2Skin
5. Jummon Polyfuel Limited Ghana
6. LbH Inc
7. Metaschool AI
8. MyVisaDirect
9. Nearpays Technologies
10. ShaQ Express

Startup World Cup Bangkok 2026

2026-07-07 Conference Room A&B, 21st Floor, Building A, Bumrungrad Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand

1. HairCoSys Limited 金絲潮 1 AI & big data platform for personalized hair health.
2. Ravis Technology 2 End-to-end AI automation for biotech compliance and testing.
3. Sati Co.,Ltd. 3 Clinical AI platform optimizing hospital operational efficiency.
4. AiMorphous Health Advanced blood diagnostics for early thrombosis warning.
5. Operis 24/7 AI-driven front desk automation for clinics and service businesses.
6. Syngular Technology Limited The core Syngular MR Platform leverages AI and high-performance game technology to provide an automated, end-to-end surgical guidance solution.
7. WeavAir An enterprise digital twin and environmental intelligence platform that engineers climate resilience, operational efficiency, and predictive wellness for critical infrastructure.
8. YuanLife Longevity Technology Full-stack "Longevity-as-a-Service" (LaaS) platform.

Startup World Cup Gyeongsan 2026

2026-07-06 영남대학교 천마아트센터

1. 빌릭스 1 바이오 신약 기업 대상
2. 남도마켓 전통 도매시장 디지털 금융 인프라를 구축하는
3. 메디아이플러스 AI 기반 CRO 매칭 플랫폼을 운영하는 최우수상
4. 바이엇 마케팅 AI SaaS를 제공하는
5. 바이오바이츠 AI 기반 근감소증 스크리닝 플랫폼
6. 블랙후즈 AI 소비자 인터뷰·인사이트 플랫폼 우수상
7. 플랜트너 해조류 활용 바이오폴리머를 공급하는 우수상

Startup World Cup Aix-en-Provence 2026

2026-07-01 ConnEX SUMMIT

1. Allergen Alert 1 détecteur portable et facile d’utilisation d’allergènes alimentaires et de gluten 1er Prix
2. Proskope 2 2e Prix ex æquo, Prix Women in Tech, Prix du Public
3. VB Tech Virtual Brain Technologies 2 2e Prix ex æquo
4. Colvert
5. Optipus Pv
6. Optivalue.ai
7. pony
8. Sportyneo
9. Storm
10. Weink.app

Startup World Cup Bilbao 2026

2026-06-26 BAT B Accelerator Tower, Gran Vía Don Diego López Haro, 1, Bilbao 48001 (Bizkaia)

1. Legit.Health 1 solución basada en inteligencia artificial para ayudar a profesionales sanitarios en la detección y seguimiento de enfermedades de la piel
2. Ainwater
3. Einsted.Bio
4. Flyzz Ecnology
5. Nando
6. Okorum Technologies
7. Qualla Kids
8. SafetyX Pro
9. Safeware Inc.
10. Smart City & Partners (SCP)
11. Smartur
12. Wodan AI

Startup World Cup Johannesburg 2026

2026-06-25 NH Hotel, Sandton

1. Anvaya 1 South African legal artificial intelligence (AI) start-up
2. Brown Financial Services
3. CoPay
4. DayPay
5. Kash Contact
6. Retriqa
7. Sudor
8. The Awareness Company
9. Uthutho

Startup World Cup Bologna 2026

2026-06-25 BolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy

1. TerraSpark 1 develops commercial space-based solar power solutions to deliver clean, continuous, 24/7 energy independent of terrestrial conditions Jury Award
2. Brainfood Intelligent Media Cloud develops an AI-native infrastructure for digital publishing, unifying content creation, distribution, and monetization into a single operational layer Global Impact Challenge Award
3. Lishe360 produces affordable, locally sourced nutritious food for under-5 children and mothers, addressing malnutrition in Africa
4. MaestroHub addresses data fragmentation in contemporary manufacturing by connecting machinery, MES, ERP system and sensors Audience Award
5. Mirai S.p.A. develops Ocean OS, a mission intelligence and autonomy system for maritime operations that enables autonomous vessels to operate in complex environments and low-connectivity areas
6. WealthRyse develops Genisys, an AI-powered investment engine that automates hyper-personalized portfolio construction, risk management, compliance monitoring and reporting Saudi Makes Future Award
7. Wormsensing develops Dragonfly®, a flexible, high-sensitivity piezoceramic sensor for measuring vibrations and dynamic strain

Amman, Jordan 2026

2026-06-24 Mövenpick Hotel, Amman, Jordan

1. Balesh 1

Startup World Cup Algeria 2026

2026-06-24 Golden Tulip Royaume

1. Lara 1 an agri-tech startup that boosts crop performance through advanced plasma seed treatment, electromagnetic conditioning of soil, atmospheric water generation, and AI-powered disease detection for early intervention
2. Ayor.ai People’s Choice Award

Startup World Cup London 2026

2026-06-24 Excel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL

1. Neocrete 1

Startup World Cup Utah 2026

2026-06-24 Mountain America Event Center at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

1. Monere Corp 1
2. Aureum
3. Badgerlane Wealth
4. Bloom Dating, Inc.
5. Bringit Travel Inc.
6. LeadLink
7. Les BBQ
8. Model Forge AI
9. MyLogisSphere360
10. SmallMinds

Startup World Cup Guatemala City 2026

2026-06-23 Westin Camino Real, Guatemala City

1. Venditek 1 un SaaS especializado en máquinas de autogestión
2. Deta Pro 2 una plataforma enfocada en negocios de car detailing
3. Mapi 3 llevar mayor transparencia al sector inmobiliario mediante datos estratégicos

Startup World Cup Greece 2026

2026-06-19 Metropolitan Exhibition Centre, Athens 109 19, Spata Attica, Start up Stage

1. OmniLoc 1 specializes in the development of advanced localization technologies for autonomous systems such as drones, robotic vehicles, and other autonomous platforms
2. Ai by DNA
3. AMEN New Technologies
4. bid2board
5. BuildingHow Team
6. Irmasys
7. Ktimatic
8. Kuvacash
9. Ma Meds
10. nvisionist
11. Scoopterra

Startup World Cup Tbilisi 2026

2026-06-19 Pullman Hotel @ Axis Towers

1. Widgera 1 ხელოვნური ინტელექტის პლატფორმაა, რომელიც კომპანიებს ეხმარება მომხმარებლებთან კომუნიკაციის ავტომატიზაციასა და გაუმჯობესებაში, AI აგენტის დანერგვის გზით
2. ATruck
3. BestByte
4. BioShield
5. Biotron Energy Inc
6. Buildable
7. Deeprank AI
8. Flexi
9. FoxPrep
10. Geofire Labs
11. Gupsport
12. MediMind
13. PowerDataChat
14. Projecto
15. Quissly
16. TinyArc Group
17. Velox
18. Virtual Story
19. Visionary Energy

Startup World Cup France 2026 — Paris Edition

2026-06-18 Le Village by CA Paris

1. Fairpatterns 1
2. Koncrete 2
3. SeeHaptic 3
4. My Bubble Health Women in Tech Award
5. Spartha Medical People’s Choice Award

Startup World Cup Portugal 2026

2026-06-17 Unicorn Factory Lisboa

1. Lampsy Health 1 dispositivo em forma de candeeiro doméstico capaz de monitorizar pessoas com epilepsia durante a noite, detetando crises, enviando alertas aos cuidadores e recolhendo informação útil para acompanhamento clínico
2. BlueAuth instrumento de autenticação digital, assinatura eletrónica e validação documental
3. Dig-in ferramenta que recolhe e analisa informação de milhões de restaurantes em vários mercados
4. Fibersight os cabos de fibra ótica podem ser transformados em sensores avançados capazes de detetar esses problemas em tempo real
5. Gazelle Wind Power flutuante concebida para reduzir custos e facilitar a instalação de infraestruturas de energia eólica offshore
6. Get Vocal responder rapidamente a chamadas, mensagens e pedidos de suporte a clientes
7. Metatissue tecnologia 3D que, no campo da investigação farmacêutica, permite criar biomateriais e microambientes realistas para o cultivo celular
8. My Cancer uma tecnologia que permite recriar em laboratório a medula óssea de doentes com leucemia
9. Octo Health plataforma que reúne exames, registos clínicos e dados recolhidos por dispositivos digitais numa única timeline
10. RootKey solução baseada em blockchain que permite verificar e garantir continuamente a integridade e autenticidade dos dados
11. RTBeamTech dispositivo desenvolvido para medir e validar a administração deste tipo de radioterapia
12. Zero Pact ferramenta que automatiza o cálculo de emissões, as análises de ciclo de vida dos produtos e a criação de passaportes digitais que permitem reduzir a pegada de carbono

2026 Startup World Cup Sydney Regional Final

2026-06-17 Tank Stream Labs Venue,  Haymarket, Sydney, Australia

1. Roam Technologies 1 A next-gen oxygen device for everyday use in chronic conditions
2. Balo
3. Crest Robotics
4. Nexobot
5. OncoRevive
6. Parachute
7. Square by Square
8. SupplyScope
9. Totex Energy People’s Vote
10. VueMotion
11. What’s On! Campus

Startup World Cup Cameroon Regional 2026

2026-06-13 Bengo Hotel (Ebolowa, Cameroon)

• Marketimise an all-in-one Business, Marketing, E-commerce and Marketplace platform, designed to give a flexible and accessible business support system to small and medium-sized enterprises

DIG SOUTH Wild Pitch Competition

2026-06-12 Emmett Robinson Theater School of Arts (Recital Hall), College of Charleston

1. Pressiant Health 1 our flagship product, JVPro; a smartphone based intra-cardiac pressure monitoring system Golden Ticket
2. Renoverse AI 2 building a source of truth for residential design and construction
3. Altra
4. Annlex Systems
5. Bavovna AI
6. Bookish a social app for readers that points you to independent bookstores instead of the big retailers
7. Data Moose
8. Foresight Grid Inc.
9. Genesis 1 Technologies
10. Iguana Cyber
11. IQExit
12. LOULOU - Your Digital Voice Concierge answers the calls a hotel or restaurant would otherwise miss, in any language, around the clock
13. Maxsis
14. PitStop
15. Quellios
16. Rovex Technologies builds autonomous mobile robots for hospital transport and patient flow
17. SafeShowings
18. SimuPharma
19. SiteFit
20. Snapline
21. Sortyx

Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Competition

2026-06-11 Lansdowne Park – Horticulture Building (1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7)

1. Kavodax 1 developing next-generation infrastructure for cross-border payments, decentralized finance, and quantum computation First Place
2. Celestra Health Systems 2 a platform that brings clinical-grade gait analysis into patients' daily lives Second Place
3. CardiAxis Medical 3 SHARP-VT, a precision imaging platform for non-invasive treatment of ventricular tachycardia Third Place
4. BioThera Solutions a biomanufacturing platform producing 30 billion verified exosome particles per mL with full characterization
5. CanVeer Biopharma developing a first-in-class therapeutic for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in newborns
6. Constant Health delivers chronic disease and weight management programs through registered dietitians
7. Peepal Research building self-healing intelligence systems for complex multi-vendor networks
8. SamSearch an AI-powered platform helping businesses discover and win government contracts
9. Stratotegic developing autonomous high-altitude balloon systems for persistent, low-cost monitoring and surveillance
10. Taskd a governance layer for mission-critical compliance workflows where repeatability and auditability are non-negotiable

Startup World Cup '26: Benelux Regionals Finom

2026-06-10 AI House Amsterdam

1. Regenrate 1 restoring European ecosystems one sustainable crop at a time, supporting soil health and biodiversity
2. Beaver Nexus
3. Collabix.ai
4. Elentaria
5. GuestSpace
6. klickieツ
7. Limit Systems
8. Mutable Labs
9. Plastilose
10. Sous

Startup World Cup Taiwan Hsinchu 2026

2026-06-06 National Tsing Hua University, International Conference Hall (No. 101, Section 2, Guangfu Rd, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300)

1. NunoX 1 a pioneering Digital Fabric Intelligence Platform that leverages specialized textile AI agents to transform decision-making across the global fashion supply chain
2. Longlink Solutions Co., Ltd 3 國防科技新勢力，專注非紅供應鏈，重塑次世代無人機通訊核心
3. Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.
4. CardiGemini 智慧醫療新守護，提供便捷、安全、高效的冠狀動脈疾病篩檢與追蹤管理服務
5. Enlighten BioMedicine Co., Ltd. 顛覆胰臟癌治療，直擊癌症幹細胞核心，關閉復發與轉移的致命關鍵
6. FlyingClub
7. NeuinX
8. PETcision
9. Phasetrum
10. Tenfold AI 新世代法律科技：一站式 AI 法律智慧平台，全面賦能現代法律團隊

Startup World Cup Varna 2026

2026-06-04 Bulgaria Hall, Hotel Cherno More, Varna

1. Mirror 360 1 предоставяща иновативен начин за проследяване на нагласите на служителите в големи компании
2. 3-Fi Medical платформа с изкуствен интелект за ранно откриване на неврологични състояния и тихи епилептични пристъпи при пациенти в интензивни отделения
3. Care Watch интелигентна система за наблюдение на възрастни хора чрез носими устройства и централизирана платформа за грижа Наградата на публиката
4. Classes платформа за управление на извънкласни дейности и курсове
5. DAB Protocol разработва иновативно технологично решение, насочено към оптимизиране и сигурно управление на дигитални процеси и активи
6. Go Electric Решение, което дава възможност на индивидуални собственици на инфраструктура в областта на зелените технологии да генерират допълнителни приходи
7. Hotel Compass инструмент за координация на пътници при закъснели или отменени полети
8. Ninja Card трансформира физическите бизнес срещи в измерим и проследим канал за продажби чрез дигитални визитки и софтуер за управление на контакти
9. Water Warden В помощ на институции и организации при устойчиво управление и опазване на водните ресурси, както и ранното откриване на екологични рискове, решение представи Water Warden
10. Yonko-ai дигитализира процесите в публичния сектор чрез модулни решения за управление на документи, електронно подписване и автоматизирано отчитане

Startup World Cup Luxembourg 2026

2026-06-04 EY Luxembourg

1. Mon5 1 is a cybersecurity start-up specialized in protecting operational technologies and critical infrastructure against advanced cyber threats
2. CRAB Traceability Systems uses AI to make waste and material flows measurable and actionable
3. Deelan is a training platform designed natively around AI, enabling companies to create high-impact, tailored sales training programs in just a few minutes
4. Scrioo is an AI-powered risk intelligence platform that turns global data into actionable insight for businesses
5. So.cool is rethinking air conditioning through an installation-free, energy-efficient cooling solution built on proprietary thermal-storage technology
6. Stargate offers a GNSS correction cloud service delivering centimetre-level positioning for autonomous systems, drones and fleets of connected devices
7. TechNovator is pioneering a major breakthrough in wireless power transfer, enabling devices to be charged remotely without cables or magnetic fields

Startup World Cup Casablanca 2026

2026-06-04 Technopark Casablanca

1. ORA Technologies 1 runs a financial services platform designed to make digital and financial tools more accessible
2. Linka 2 an open banking startup People’s Choice Award
3. Mama Box 3 FemTech / MedTech Women in Tech Award

HHL SpinLab Investors Day 2026

2026-06-03 LOFFT Theater in der Baumwollspinnerei Leipzig

• navou leerstehende Gebäude wieder nutzbar machen und daraus nachhaltigen, bezahlbaren Wohnraum schaffen Best Pitch Award
• nextract energy ein Energy Management System, das eines der größten versteckten Probleme der Energiewende adressiert: Abregelung Green Impact Award

Startup World Cup Türkiye 2026 İstanbul Bölge Finali

2026-06-03 Istanbul, Turkiye

1. PardonAI 1 Yapay zekâ tabanlı iş akışı ve verimlilik çözümleri geliştiren
2. Biolive
3. Helios Halkın Favorisi Ödülü
4. Wastespresso

Startup World Cup Ukraine 2026

2026-05-28 UNIT.City Kyiv

1. Jetbeep 1 A Ukrainian IoT company providing battery-powered autonomous parcel locker technology
2. DIM.SYSTEMS An IoT platform for distributed building infrastructure monitoring that uses sensors and AI-driven predictive maintenance
3. Lex AI An AI-powered legal intelligence platform offering semantic search across 110M+ court decisions and legislative monitoring across 12 jurisdictions for law firms and corporate counsel
4. Llm Api A Ukrainian AI gateway providing access to 400+ language models through a single OpenAI-compatible API
5. Mindship A bio-responsive breathing app that detects users’ breathing patterns via smartphone microphone and delivers personalised 29-second stress-relief sessions in real time
6. Psynex An AI relationships app that maps users’ behavioural patterns through short sessions to help them build more conscious personal and professional connections
7. Sirocco Energy A cleantech startup developing U.S.-patented suburban wind turbines with linear blade movement
8. Subjektiv A global art marketplace with 4,000+ artworks and 1,000+ artists that lets collectors discover and buy physical art directly, with lifetime resale royalties for creators
9. Tayra An AI medical scribe integrated into EHRs that automatically transcribes and structures doctor-patient consultations

Startup World Cup Irish Regional Competition at Dublin Tech Summit 2026

2026-05-28 Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Dublin

1. PraxiLabs 1 the Egyptian startup specializing in 3D virtual science laboratories
2. Binarii Labs
3. Clear IP
4. coso.ai
5. Young Early Starters

Startup World Cup Hong Kong Region 2026 Finale

2026-05-28 Kaisa Group Lecture Theater (IAS LT)@HKUST

1. Cresento.HK 1 AI-powered smart shin guard technology
2. PetalGard 2 data-driven and non-toxic rodent management solution for urban property management applications First Runner-up Award
3. Olaxbt 3 AI-powered trading intelligence platform, Nexus Second Runner-up Award
4. Articulator.AI (Art Growth Ltd)
5. Food With Benefits
6. iGo Tech Private Limited
7. LuxVita Med Limited
8. Smart Cool Tech Limited
9. VinoBuzz Limited
10. Zonic Tech

Startup World Cup Lithuania Regional

2026-05-28 LITEXPO, Laisvės ave. 5, 04215, Vilnius, Lithuania

1. Astrolight 1 a Lithuanian space and defense company developing laser communication solutions for space, ground, and maritime applications
2. ASAP Digital MB
3. First2
4. GravityX
5. Greï
6. Longevity lab
7. Luna Robotics
8. PowerUP Energy Technologies
9. Sort A Brick
10. Tingit | You Live, We Fix.

Startup World Cup Boston Regional Pitch Competition

2026-05-26 99 High, 99 High Street, Boston, 02110

1. HeraHealth 1 the space of blood loss monitoring
2. SchemaLabs 2
3. MySquire.AI 3
4. Corello
5. Janus Data Intelligence (JDIX)
6. Mosaic Singularity
7. MyEyesAI
8. Prithvion
9. Unbroker

Startup World Cup Kyrgyzstan Regional

2026-05-23 Techno Park

1. Hi Doctor 1 платформа с виртуальными пациентами, где студенты-медики отрабатывают клинические навыки в условиях, максимально приближенных к реальной практике

Startup World Cup Ibiza Regional

2026-05-21 Auditorio Caló de s’Oli, San Josep, Ibiza, Spain

1. IKI Health Group 1 an AI-powered clinical operating system for preventive medicine
2. AiKit
3. Airway Shield
4. Algocyte
5. Amilis
6. BioTitan Nanotechnology
7. Bluana Foods
8. Cirquel
9. dataLobster
10. EnerKite GmbH
11. Fazil Crypto
12. FlamAid
13. Greenjet
14. Hulahoop
15. Kenomic
16. Kolbev
17. Mediterranean Algae
18. Nantek
19. Orobo
20. Sentinella uso de la inteligencia artificial para mejorar la prevención de incendios mediante una plataforma capaz de predecir el riesgo de ignición con una resolución de 200 por 200 metros
21. Skor
22. Venturest
23. Whale Dock
24. XRAI | Radiografías Dentales con IA
25. zick learn

Startup World Cup Boise Regional Qualifier

2026-05-21 JUMP 1000 W Myrtle St. Boise ID

1. Critical Medical Devices 1 ANCHOR device which automates medication delivery during emergency care Champion Travel Fund
2. Daily Shade Sunscreen
3. Emma Advisor
4. Fire Call
5. For Their Thoughts Foundation
6. Fortivus
7. Outermind
8. Rhetorix Lab
9. The MRP Refinery
10. Thermatics

Fiji Regional

2026-05-21 InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa

1. ThirdRoc 1 ThirdRoc turns messy and incomplete borrower data into bankable MSME credit decisions using agentic AI. surprise award
2. Solé FinTech Ltd 2 Solé is a mobile banking platform for the underserved offering digital onboarding, a wallet with budgeting tools, locked savings and investment buckets, group accounts, and Walking ATM agents reaching remote areas.
3. Diaspora Invest Fiji
4. EnvironTech Solutions Pacific
5. LexConnect
6. Moana Data Service
7. Pacific Prosperity
8. Payloop
9. Voli

2026 Startup World Cup Abuja Regional Challenge

2026-05-21 State House Banquet Hall Presidential Villa, Abuja

1. Mehtic Technology Limited 1 developers of the BankPlus Core Banking Infrastructure platform
2. Afritrade AI
3. Allverter Finance Limited
4. Ancestors Lab
5. Antlar
6. BluPay Technologies
7. Corvendra
8. CredNet Technologies Limited (CredPal)
9. Execution Wise
10. Goket Arena Global Ventures Ltd
11. Oxymon Solutions Limited
12. Paypetal
13. Pivox Technology Limited
14. Scrella Technologies Limited
15. Tuul By Digitwhale

Startup World Cup 2026 Regional Event Malang

2026-05-20 Gedung Auditorium Universitas Brawijaya

1. Hi-VITS 1 sistem mitigasi pintar yang mampu mendeteksi potensi kebakaran listrik sejak dini
2. AGROPLUS.ID
3. GreenSkill ID
4. MekaFab
5. PT. Agrifood Kreasi Nusantara
6. SmartAcademy Learn
7. Trace Indonesia
8. Viralin AI
9. Welo Hub
10. Yolk Nexus

Startup World Cup Türkiye 2026 Ankara Bölge Finali

2026-05-20 Ankara, Turkiye

1. RePG Enerji Sistemleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. 1 düşük sıcaklıklı atık ısı ve atmosferik nemden elektrik ve temiz su üretimine odaklanan patentli deeptech enerji teknolojileri geliştiriyor
2. Smart City & Partners (SCP) 2 fonprime Sponsor Ödülü
3. SignForDeaf 3 fonprime Sponsor Ödülü
4. Bulbi Halkın Favorisi Ödülü

Ethiopia Regional

2026-05-20 Addis Ababa Science Museum

• AddisTransit Technology contributes to the broader vision of smarter urban mobility and transport technology
• BrightCane the Amharic voice-guided smart cane supports visually impaired users with GPS navigation, obstacle detection and SOS alerts
• EarlyVet using AI algorithms and wearable sensors to detect livestock health issues early
• Freemo Pay a community savings, payment and lending application designed for users often left out of traditional banking
• Kabba Transport a monthly transport subscription that helps students and workers get to school and work safely and on time
• LAMBAGRO Energy Solutions a women-led startup, is integrating digital technology with organic waste-to-resource systems
• Lenat a mobile application for pregnancy and early childhood development
• Medlink offline-first digital health records, AI-powered triage tools, community feedback systems and localized microinsurance
• Nova Health sustainable solutions that respond to demographic shifts, climate change and public health challenges
• Polygon Tech building high-quality and accessible software solutions

Startup World Cup Austria | Finale

2026-05-18 WKÖ Vienna

1. factorymaker 1 helps manufacturers plan factory layouts, industrial buildings, and production sites by automatically generating and optimizing designs
2. Ainovo Skeleton
3. Bioshift
4. Combyn Healthcare
5. Deepentix
6. Lokistix
7. Noxavis
8. Parlai
9. Scopri
10. Serwas
11. Stratochaser
12. Tagbase

Startup World Cup Israel

2026-05-14 Arnon, Tadmor-Levy Law Office

1. EVR Motors 1 groundbreaking electric motor technology
2. Verbotics 2
3. CorrActions 3

Startup World Cup Melbourne

2026-05-14 BlueRock, Podium East, Level 2/525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

1. Arelis 1 a women’s health diagnostic focussing on endometriosis
2. Bygen
3. Just Us
4. NeuralDX
5. Phnxx People’s Vote
6. ProxyTwin
7. Pulsatile Innovations
8. RespectX
9. SmartHeal
10. YepAI
11. Zitra Medicines

Startup World Cup Portland Regional

2026-05-13 Upstart Collective Office, 3rd Floor

1. Canopii 1 Autonomous robotic greenhouse startup
2. 19 Acres Cider Co
3. Airbuild Inc
4. Fanwagn
5. Harmonee
6. Hazel
7. Hilos
8. Kreneon
9. Stageworks
10. Yak Tech

SciBiz Regional

2026-05-12 CDI USP São Paulo

1. Max Drone 1 empresa residente no Parque Tecnológico de Sorocaba (PTS)

Silicon Valley Hackathon

2026-05-11 Silicon Valley

1. Food for Beautiful Skin 1 An AI-powered concept connecting food, nutrition, and skin health
2. InclusiFit 2 An inclusive fashion and beauty shopping platform

Startup World Cup Munich Regional 2026

2026-05-09 Microsoft HQ Munich

1. leitspalt 1 next-generation battery technologies focused on thermal management, fast-charging capability, costefficiency, and sustainable pack architectures

Silicon Valley Regional

2026-05-07 Computer History Museum Mountain View

1. BioSapien 1 a biotechnology company developing MediChip, a 3D printed drug delivery platform designed for localized treatment administration
2. Arusto
3. Beholder
4. Electra
5. Kavia AI
6. Mimoto AI
7. nexTenna Internet from space enabler
8. Oleo
9. Parallel Health
10. Popper Power
11. RayIot Solutions, Inc
12. Rhoic
13. Rosetic
14. Serinus Labs, Inc.
15. zeroQ Foods inc

Fintech Awards 2026 Startup World Cup: Santiago, Chile

2026-05-07 Avenida el Salto 5000, Huechuraba Santiago de Chile

1. Btrust 1 plataforma regulada por la CMF que conecta a grandes empresas, proveedores e inversionistas con transparencia y eficiencia
2. Radar 2
3. Levannta 3
4. Creditu
5. Koywe
6. Sheriff
7. Trii

Bandung Regional

2026-05-07 BLOCK71 Bandung

1. Baniql 1 a cleaner way to extract nickel and cobalt from laterite ore with our proprietary BEST process, supporting a more sustainable EV battery supply chain
2. LingoTalk 2
3. Arummi Foods 3
4. Fineksi
5. Opsigo Asia
6. Parongpong Recycle And Waste Lab
7. PathGen Diagnostik Teknologi
8. PT Ravelware Technology Indonesia
9. Sembuh AI
10. Soul Parking

Tech Day Costa Rica Startup World Cup

2026-05-06 Centro de Convenciones de San José

1. 3D Armour 1 Salud + manufactura avanzada
2. GetRich! 2 Educación financiera gamificada
3. Shogun Technologies 3 IA para prevención de pérdidas
4. BlackHawk - Zenith IA para licitaciones públicas
5. Cmceledon S.A.S Software a la medida + SaaS
6. Crev (Inversiones RJMR) Movilidad eléctrica
7. Ketzai Sistema operativo para educación con IA
8. Ociann Infraestructura de IA para educación y legaltech
9. Rápido Inc Logística on-demand
10. Ticosoft Futuro Digital (Feel & Metrics) Análisis emocional con IA

Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale and Startup World Cup Regional Competition

2026-04-29 Riverside Convention Center Ballroom A and B

1. Super Foam Corp. 1 a new class of lightweight, high-energy absorbing foam designed to outperform traditional impact protection materials
2. BASEstud.io 2 next generation streetlight platform that combines resilience, renewable energy, connectivity, and revenue generating capabilities
3. NO CAP! Soda Pop 3 modern soda beverage line featuring zero sugar, zero caffeine, zero calories, and no artificial flavors or colors
4. Digital Therapeutix
5. Eye Guardian
6. GattaCo Inc.
7. GoGoDuck
8. Just Hired Me
9. SheetXAI
10. Tollr Air cleantech and air quality-focused technology

Startup World Cup Team Vienna

2026-04-28 Expat Center Wirtschaftsagentur Wien

• Deepentix
• factorymaker helps manufacturers plan factory layouts, industrial buildings, and production sites by automatically generating and optimizing designs
• Parlai

Nagoya Regional

2026-04-23 STATION Ai、岡谷鋼機名古屋公会堂 〒466-0064 愛知県名古屋市昭和区鶴舞一丁目1番3号

1. 株式会社リィ 1 スポーツテック型児童発達支援「Lii sports（リー・スポーツ）」を開発
2. AstroX株式会社 2 気球でロケットを空高く運び、空気抵抗の少ない成層圏から打ち上げることで、宇宙輸送の劇的な低コスト化を目指す宇宙開発事業を展開
3. iBody株式会社 3 ヒトや動物が持つ抗体の多様性を維持したまま抗体を取得できる独自の抗体探索技術「Ecobody技術」を用い、医薬品・診断薬向けの抗体プラットフォームを開発
4. Location AI株式会社 スマホの位置情報から人流（人の流れ）をAI技術で分析・可視化し、データ分析からマーケティング戦略立案、広告配信、効果測定までを一気通貫で実現する人流データプラットフォームを提供
5. ゲシピ株式会社 eスポーツと教育を掛け合わせ、人気ゲームを楽しみながら実践的な英語を学べるオンライン英会話サービスを展開
6. ディーツフードプランニング株式会社 こんにゃくやおからの製造過程で生じる未利用食材を、おいしく健康的な食品（肉、魚、卵、スイーツなど）へ再生するアップサイクルフード事業を展開
7. メトロウェザー株式会社 防衛産業向けに、赤外線レーザーで目に見えない大気の流れを可視化・予測し、ドローン等の物体検知や識別もできる高度な風況観測・検知システム及びデバイスを開発
8. 株式会社flights レーザーで空間を立体的に把握するLiDARセンサーやドローン、AI等の技術を活用し、建設インフラにおける計測業務を支援する測量・点検ソリューションを提供
9. 株式会社マップフォー 高度な空間認識技術を用いて、インフラ保全から自動運転領域を支援する3次元地図作成システムや位置推定システムなどのソフトやデータ計測システムを開発
10. 株式会社レボーン AIとセンサー技術で『におい』をデータ化・分析・デザインし、食品や化粧品の品質管理から空間演出、未知の香りの創造までを実現する『においプラットフォーム』を提供

Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional

2026-04-23 Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Tunis

1. Pwn & Patch 1 cybersécurité
2. Pixii Motors 2 mobilité durable
3. WaterSec 3 gestion intelligente de l’eau
4. Bionic Soul
5. DrugIT
6. E-Tafakna
7. LR Move
8. SeekMake
9. SupplyzPro
10. Thinkneo vision de l’identité digitale avec Avatar ID

Moldova Regional

2026-04-22 Chisinau Arena

1. Promptend 1 deterministic AI code verification technology that enables teams to safely deploy AI-generated code with less manual review
2. LyricFluent 2 language learning through licensed music lyrics
3. Argus AI 3
4. Fagura EU-licensed crowdlending platform for business funding
5. Finergy
6. gardy on-demand emergency protection and rescue network
7. Kallina.ai AI voice agents handling calls 24/7
8. Rolelit AI-powered clinical simulations for medical training
9. Sirius
10. Sonr water-first wearable tech for swimmers MITP Award

Warsaw Regional

2026-04-22 Centralny Dom Technologii (CDT), ul. Krucza 50, budynek Cedet, 1 piętro, 00-025 Warszawa

1. Thistle OÜ 1 defense technology innovator focused on developing lightweight, high-performance protection systems that enhance battlefield effectiveness and act as force multipliers for military units

Great Pitch Competition at Wolves Summit

2026-04-21 Warsaw

1. Thistle OÜ 1 defense technology innovator focused on developing lightweight, high-performance protection systems that enhance battlefield effectiveness and act as force multipliers for military units Top European Startups
2. 4Pharma
3. [me]mento
4. AI Interview Analyzer
5. AI2Connect
6. Aquatica Water Technologies
7. BrandinAI.com
8. Buy Simply
9. CashewNotes
10. ChainComply Top European Startups, tickets to London Tech Week
11. Continuum Tracker platform that works as a mirror for product development, helping people see what to build next
12. Crespect Top European Startups, 10,000 GBP Fundraising Bootcamp grant
13. Cybenta
14. Decionis-Binaries Fort
15. Digi Mabble
16. DoctorOne
17. Dokport
18. Fobos.tech
19. HelpClinic
20. Heroify
21. Huskk
22. Integri-x
23. InTribe SB Srl
24. Irisphera
25. Kosmok
26. Kota
27. Lemmi
28. MagnificentH
29. Mapka
30. Mapping Soil
31. Ovren AI
32. Pentalys Energy
33. Platmix
34. Purpose Built Group Top European Startups, grant to join New-York BAJ Accelerator
35. Realytics
36. Relayn
37. Renovsmart
38. Resistine
39. Robotic Medical Solutions Top European Startups, „The Incredibles” Accelerator program
40. SentrixCore
41. Skalar United Innovations
42. Sniphi Digital Nose
43. SynchroGen
44. Syntro
45. Tacyotech
46. Together Alone Ventures
47. Trendy App
48. Tribes Arena
49. WaveTrader

Startup World Cup Moldova 2026 Pre-selection

2026-04-21 maib park

• Argus AI
• Brizy AI-driven platform for instant website creation
• Cardneto AI-powered matchmaking and networking for events
• Fagura EU-licensed crowdlending platform for business funding
• Finergy
• gardy on-demand emergency protection and rescue network
• Kallina.ai AI voice agents handling calls 24/7
• LyricFluent language learning through licensed music lyrics
• Promptend deterministic AI code verification technology that enables teams to safely deploy AI-generated code with less manual review
• Proton Energy Solutions virtual power plant for data centers
• Rolelit AI-powered clinical simulations for medical training
• Sirius
• Sonr water-first wearable tech for swimmers
• WardX an adaptive AI autopilot for commodity trading

Harker National Youth Qualifier

2026-04-17 The Rothschild Performing Arts Center (Harker) San Jose, CA, USA

1. SchoolACE 1 an AI-powered personalized learning platform for students First place
2. Zavion 2 novel screen time integration Second place
3. Fika Matcha 3 clean, sustained energy from premium matcha as a healthier alternative to energy drinks Third place
4. ArgOS Systems
5. Cloth N Claw a sustainable dog toy company that repurposes denim fabric Runner-up showcase
6. Fore!Cast to help golfers more easily secure tee times based on their preferences
7. Roam Travel
8. Sentinel

RivCo Fast Pitch - Riverside Regional

2026-04-16 Riverside ExCITE

1. Tollr Air 1 cleantech and air quality-focused technology first place
2. Super Foam Corp. 2 a new class of lightweight, high-energy absorbing foam designed to outperform traditional impact protection materials second place
3. AttenDx LLC 3 third place
4. AeroShield Security
5. Rotary

Honolulu Regional

2026-04-08 Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort Honolulu, Hawaii

1. Olelo Intelligence 1 AI-enabled voice analytics platform providing targeted sales guidance to auto repair shops so they can close more repair orders annually.
2. Abra Hospitality AI guest intelligence and service orchestration platform that helps hotels deliver hyper-personalized service to every guest at every touchpoint.
3. Aloha Carbon Waste-to-energy platform that transforms organic waste and construction debris into renewable fuels and aviation fuel for Hawaiʻi enterprises.
4. Bayze AI growth platform for franchise brands that combines personalization, gamification, and loyalty to increase customer lifetime value.
5. EnkorWithUs Global accommodation marketplace connecting international students and workers with verified, mid-term housing and community support.
6. EverTreasure Cultural asset platform that transforms art, music, and entertainment IP into tradable real-world assets using AI valuation and blockchain.
7. Indicio Trust and identity orchestration platform providing verifiable biometric credentials and document verification for seamless, secure global digital interactions.
8. Stacklist Social curation platform that makes it easy to save, organize, and share recommendations, combining human-powered discovery to cut through information overload.
9. Tlaloc Blue AI-powered circular biowaste infrastructure transforming industrial waste into high-value sustainable resources for island economies.
10. VanaM Advanced thin-film materials company developing next-generation semiconductor technologies for AI, quantum computing, and electronics applications.

Nigeria, Lagos Regional

2026-03-26 Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

1. Justxpend AI 1 turning WhatsApp into a self-service ai tool for bills, subscriptions, and daily payments
2. Fertitude a women’s health platform supporting fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood through digital solutions
3. Gauge a data-driven analytics platform supporting smarter decision-making
4. IntaOps a decentralized data ecosystem enabling seamless communication between institutional information systems
5. OkHi Smart Addressing a next-generation digital addressing system tackling Africa’s addressing infrastructure gap
6. Privacure a healthtech company enabling secure, real-time sharing of medical records
7. Reedapt Inc. a real-time interpretation platform enabling multilingual communication across digital channels
8. Scrella an insurtech platform delivering device insurance through advanced technology-driven solutions
9. Tessari an emerging venture within the innovation ecosystem
10. Ulue Technologies & Global Solutions a technology solutions provider targeting scalable enterprise applications
11. Vyre Africa a peer-to-peer finance platform enabling crypto-to-fiat swaps and digital payments

Startup World Cup Porto Alegre

2026-03-25 Instituto Caldeira, Porto Alegre

1. Judit 1 Legaltech que oferece infraestrutura de dados jurídicos, conectando empresas e sistemas a informações de processos judiciais por meio de APIs, plataforma e inteligência artificial.
2. Aprix Plataforma de inteligência artificial e dados para otimização de preços, apoiando empresas na tomada de decisões e no aumento da eficiência operacional.
3. Cange Organiza processos críticos, elimina retrabalho e aplica agentes de IA na operação real, com visibilidade, governança e resultado mensurável.
4. Data4Company Plataforma de inteligência e relatórios financeiros automáticos voltada para empresas, consultores e prestadores de BPO Financeiro.
5. Declare Cripto Plataforma brasileira automatizada que simplifica o cálculo, consolidação e declaração de cripto ativos para o Imposto de Renda.
6. Esg Now Solução voltada à gestão de sustentabilidade e mensuração de impactos ambientais, com uso de dados e IA para apoiar decisões de redução de emissões.
7. Evcomx Startup de tecnologia aplicada à indústria, com foco em soluções de inteligência artificial.
8. Izza Plataforma de compras inteligentes e gestão de suprimentos B2B focada no mercado de alimentação coletiva (food service), escolas, lares de idosos (ILPIs) e instituições filantrópicas.
9. Ovyva Startup especializada em inteligência artificial para saúde, com foco em simplificar e otimizar processos administrativos e operacionais para médicos, dentistas e clínicas de estética.
10. Planton Plataforma de inteligência climática que apoia empresas na mensuração e gestão de emissões de carbono, incluindo inventários, análise de ciclo de vida e estratégias de descarbonização.

Houston Regional

2026-03-25 CERAWeek- George R. Brown Convention Center, 2nd Floor, Mickinney Balcoy

1. PolyJoule 1 spun out of MIT and is developing conductive polymer battery technology for energy storage Most Promising, Track C | Innovations for Traditional Energy, Electricity, & the Grid, 1st, Startup World Cup
2. Agellus Tank Robotics Most Promising, Track A | Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization, 3rd
3. Airovation technologies
4. Anax Power Most Promising, Track A | Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization, 2nd
5. Armeta Most Promising, Track A | Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization, 1st
6. ATS Energy Most Promising, Track C | Innovations for Traditional Energy, Electricity, & the Grid, 2nd
7. Capwell Services Most Promising, Track C | Innovations for Traditional Energy, Electricity, & the Grid, 3rd
8. CarbonLume
9. Cogniprise
10. Corrolytics
11. Daphne Technology
12. Gemini Energy
13. Goes
14. Grid8
15. H Quest Vanguard
16. intcom
17. Ionada Canada
18. Junipix
19. Kunin Technologies
20. LAVA Power
21. Licube Most Promising, Track B | Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, & Other Advanced Technologies, 1st
22. LNK Energies
23. Membravo
24. Mirico
25. Mocean Energy
26. Monitorai
27. OCOchem
28. Oleo Most Promising, Track B | Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, & Other Advanced Technologies, 3rd
29. Pix Force
30. Power to Hydrogen
31. Quantum Power Systems TEX-E first place, TEX-E Winners
32. Quas (Cocarbon) TEX-E third place, TEX-E Winners
33. Resonant Thermal Systems STREED solution converts high-salinity water into fresh water while recovering valuable minerals TEX-E second place, TEX-E Winners
34. Sotaog
35. Spotlight
36. Srijan
37. Tierra Climate
38. Verdagy
39. Via Separations
40. Vycarb
41. ZettaJoule Most Promising, Track B | Advanced Manufacturing, Materials, & Other Advanced Technologies, 2nd

Greater Noida Regional

2026-03-12 Seminar Hall, 3rd Floor, BIMTECH Campus, Plot No.5, Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida

1. SmalBlu 1 an AI platform that automatically optimises enterprise data infrastructure
2. 1SpecialPlace Runner-Ups
3. Aerosearch Technologies (AST) Runner-Ups
4. DriveGuard Systems
5. Einya Technologies Private Limited
6. Gadget Guruz Runner-Ups
7. inWaste Technologies Pvt Ltd
8. MicroHeal Runner-Ups
9. Navmarg™ Runner-Ups
10. Nema AI Runner-Ups
11. Punha Runner-Ups
12. Techknights Edutech Pvt Ltd Runner-Ups
13. Vealthx Runner-Ups
14. Yantrolok Pvt Ltd
15. Zervcomm
16. ZMR Mobility

Agriculture & Food Regional

2026-03-10 Illinois Conference Center Champaign, Illinois

1. C16 Biosciences 1 Produces fermentation-derived oils that outperform traditional commodities on stability and sustainability while supplying global brands at commercial scale.
2. American Prime Sustainable Solutions From space to field, American Prime turns satellite and AI intelligence into real-time agricultural decisions, powering autonomous action, scalable operations and measurable outcomes across every acre.
3. Dmr International INC. Provides a drop-in antimicrobial pellet solution that upgrades stormwater and wastewater treatment performance without new infrastructure or hazardous chemicals.
4. Explain Ag Builds science-based enterprise software that embeds predictive agronomic intelligence into customer systems to drive scalable sales growth and durable competitive advantage.
5. Farmland Stock Exchange Connects retiring landowners with tenant farmers to solve farmland succession and access challenges, leveraging deep Illinois roots and strategic farmer-investors to secure first-mover advantage and trusted deal flow.
6. GigaCrop, Inc. Engineers enhanced photosynthesis seed traits that bypass biological yield limits to double crop productivity and improve drought resilience across major crops.
7. LegacyAcres Digitizes farm succession planning with expert-built logic and strategic distribution partnerships that help farm families transition ownership with clarity and confidence.
8. Soil1 LLC Delivers sub-$1, instant soil health testing that empowers farmers to make real-time regenerative and carbon-smart decisions without relying on costly lab analysis.
9. SpecVision Turns equipment photos into verified specifications in minutes, delivering 75% lower assessment costs while building the industry’s first compounding equipment data layer.
10. TerraForce, Inc. Deploys farm-scale robotic fruit harvesters that match human labor costs while delivering faster, safer and compliance-free picking and packing.

Milan Regional

2026-03-06 Università Bocconi

1. Capsule Corporation 1 startup attiva nel settore spacetech
2. CityZ
3. Daidalos
4. Glassless developing software that pre-compensates digital content for a user's visual impairment
5. Neuronova
6. Thelia
7. Vertalis

Startup World Cup Dubai - Ddx Conferences

2026-02-07 Dubai Silicon Oasis - Dubai

• Ahad
• Verbatica

USA Regional (Las Vegas)

2026-01-07 Planet Hollywood in CELEBRITY BALLROOM 6-8, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

1. Neurosoft Bioelectronics 1 Swiss neurotechnology startup
2. Ambient Scientific Inc. United States
3. ANT Systems Nano Tech Netherlands
4. Btry Ag Switzerland
5. Büyütech Turkey
6. CacheAI Technologies, Inc. Japan
7. CaPow Israel
8. Dentomi Limited Hong Kong
9. EYE-Tech srl Italy
10. Haply Robotics Canada
11. Qunova Computing South Korea
12. Ranictek Inc. Taiwan
13. Skyld France
14. Swave Photonics Belgium
15. Upside Sports Entertainment Japan

Vietnam Regional

2025-12-12 Quảng trường Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục, thành phố Hà Nội

1. Growlab 1 start-up công nghệ sinh học, tập trung nghiên cứu và phát triển các giống cây trồng chất lượng cao bằng kỹ thuật nuôi cấy mô, đặc biệt là cây dừa và các loại cây ăn trái nhiệt đới Giải Quán quân
2. Volterra 2 nền tảng dịch vụ hướng đến các đơn vị phát triển và vận hành hạ tầng sạc xe điện (EV) Giải Á quân
3. Biglead CRM 3 sản phẩm của công ty thương mại điện tử IDO, giúp tối ưu hóa chăm sóc khách hàng trên nhiều nền tảng, tự động hóa quy trình bán hàng và tập trung dữ liệu Giải Ba
4. Agrilink nền tảng ứng dụng AI cho lĩnh vực nông nghiệp, cung cấp các giải pháp quản lý trang trại số, phân tích cây trồng và hỗ trợ canh tác bền vững
5. Dayladau nền tảng đặt phòng homestay và căn hộ theo giờ, dành cho các bạn trẻ tìm kiếm không gian riêng tư trong chính thành phố mình đang sống Giải Lựa chọn của Quỹ đầu tư
6. EMCT/BDApp cung cấp các giải pháp quản lý hệ thống từ xa thông qua app mà không cần thay thế các thiết bị hiện có
7. Plantner startup giúp chuyển hóa phế phẩm nông nghiệp tại địa phương thành phân bón hữu cơ Giải Tác động nổi bật
8. Shoes Agtech startup công nghệ nông nghiệp, với các dòng sản phẩm robot siêu nhẹ Airboots giúp nâng cao hiệu quả canh tác lúa và nuôi tôm quảng canh của nông dân
9. VOX Cool giải pháp "Pin Lạnh"
10. X-profile Career Guidance startup trong lĩnh vực hướng nghiệp, giúp số hóa lộ trình sự nghiệp cho nhiều nhóm người

Hamburg Regional

2025-11-22 Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg

1. aimea.ai 1 künstliche Intelligenz, die Gespräche bei aufwendigen Bewerbungsprozessen übernimmt Hauptpreis
2. Clean Ocean Coating entwickelt eine Rumpflackierung für Schiffe, die vor Pflanzenbewuchs schützt und dabei die Umwelt schont
3. Communication Bridge möchte den Zugang zu Bildung mithilfe künstlicher Intelligenz individueller und damit gerechter gestalten
4. Evolve Larven Schwarzer Soldatenfliegen als umweltfreundlichere Tierfutter-Alternative zu Soja und Fischmehl
5. Exoheal Roboterhandschuh für die Behandlung von Handlähmungen
6. Fermeta adressiert das Problem der klimaschädlichen Methanemissionen, die beim Verdauungsprozess von Rindern unweigerlich entstehen
7. Infinite Motion zweibeiniges Robotermodell, das energiesparend und vielseitig einsetzbar sein soll
8. KassenKompass ist ein Vergleichsportal, das bei der Suche nach der gesetzlichen Krankenkasse mit den besten Konditionen und Leistungen hilft
9. mellem Plattform, die Angehörige und Dienstleister für die Organisation einer Bestattung verbindet
10. Naviri ein Startup für Startups, das Geschäftsmodelle und -entwicklungen analysiert und Tipps zur Vermeidung von fatalen Fehlern gibt
11. Nera nutzt KI, um seinen Kunden den Bau von Webseiten auch ohne Programmierkenntnisse zu ermöglichen
12. Patterno digitalisiert öffentliche Ausschreibungen, die bisher mit viel Papierkram und unübersichtlichen Regularien verbunden sind
13. SURFACtoBioTech Verfahren für medizinische und biologische Tests, das schnellere und präzisere Ergebnisse liefert
14. Unpluxera baut Carports, die als netzunabhängige Ladestationen für E-Autos dienen
15. Yacht Cabin bietet eine Plattform, über die sich Segeltörns zu erschwinglichen Preisen buchen lassen
16. ZenZen begleitet werdende Mütter mit Diabetes durch die Schwangerschaft

Saudi Arabia Regional

2025-11-13 Crowne Plaza Riyadh - Al Waha

1. Spiders_ai 1 AI Agent سعودي يربط أدواتك (Gmail, Slack, Notion, Calendar) وينفذ المهام الكاملة تلقائياً
2. Declic 2
3. Saleem 2 an Iraqi startup

Cape Town Regional

2025-11-13 Cape Town International Convention Centre

1. Send Me 1 Sierra Leonean logistics and technology startup

Startup World Cup Costa Rica 2025

2025-11-09 Costa Rica Convention Center, San Jose, Costa Rica

1. Bee Loyal Card 1 una startup que propone un sistema de diseño de lealtad para corporaciones
2. Trustless Work 2
3. 3D Armour 3 Salud + manufactura avanzada
4. AeroRide
5. Black Hawk
6. BotellaVirtual
7. Numo
8. Offer-Hub
9. Realty Tokenized
10. The best calls
11. Zeil Hubs

Startup World Cup Slovenia

2025-11-07 Ljubljana

1. Fresh 32® 1
2. Borza terjatev - Invoice Exchange
3. FLIQA Payments
4. Grashka
5. Juicy Marbles
6. KOBI Happy Reading
7. Lab4Pay
8. ReCatalyst
9. SaleSqueze
10. Taia Translations

Startup World Cup Long Beach Regional

2025-11-06 Long Beach Convention Center

1. Lidavex Inc 1 a cutting-edge maternal health MedTech company building what it calls the world’s first cervical data infrastructure

Palma De Mallorca Regional

2025-10-21 Convention Centre of Palma, Carrer de Felicià Fuster, 2, Llevant, 07006 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain

• FemNEST a growing community, dedicated to building financial support, confidence and community among women

Startup World Cup Bulgaria

2025-10-18 National Palace of Culture, Sofia, Bulgaria

1. Ethermind 1 Ethermind превръща експертизата на топ специалистите в интелигентни AI агенти – „дигитални двойници“, които мислят и вземат решения като тях.
2. Barin Sports Sports performance OS combining GPS, biomechanics, and health analytics for elite teams
3. Bonded Web3 protocol creating “Proof-of-Human-Relationship” for identity and compliance cases
4. BuddyGuard Trusted, insured pet-sitting marketplace expanding across Europe
5. Momfident 24/7 AI mental-health companion providing evidence-based support for new mothers
6. Morph AI AI-powered platform automating therapy workflows for mental health professionals with ethical compliance
7. nextribe Modular resort ecosystem using AI concierge and fractional investment to activate idle land
8. Nifty IP Forensic AI detecting generative style patterns to verify authorship and enable fair creator licensing
9. PodClips AI that transforms podcasts into viral clips — turning long-form into audience growth