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1. Language & Eligibility

   • Applications must be submitted in English.

   • Open to participants worldwide.

2. Submitting Your Application

   • Complete the form and hit “SUBMIT” to finalize your entry.​

3. Team Requirements

   • Dance teams must consist of 3 or more members.

   •  All participants must be at least 13 years old.

   •  Participants under 18 must obtain verifiable parental or guardian consent prior to submitting their video.

   • If you are between the ages of 13-17, please download this consent form here.

4. Dance & Music Guidelines

   • Get creative! Use our sample song and moves—or create your own.

   • You may perform in your native language and remix the music if you'd like.

5. Team Size Advantage

   • Larger teams have a higher chance of being selected.

   • Note: Only one video per team will be judged.

6. Boost Your Visibility

   • Post multiple entries across social media for more chances to be noticed!

7. Judging Criteria
   Submissions will be evaluated based on:

   • Creativity

   • Use of Startup World Cup branding

   • Group size

   • Overall impact and engagement

8. Accepted Video Platforms

   • Submit a public video link via:
     LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, Douyin, or your platform of choice.

   • Short-form videos: Up to 30 seconds (TikTok, Reels, etc)

   • Long-form videos: Maximum of 1 minute (YouTube, Facebook, etc)

9. Performance Options

   • Use the instrumental (karaoke) or original version of the song.

   • Any skill level is welcome— bring your energy!

10. Selection Process

• The Startup World Cup Team will choose the winning team.

• Winners will be notified by October 15, 2026, via email and social media.

11. Important Notes​

• No monetary transactions involved; Startup World Cup will not cover any costs.

• Deadline to submit: August 1, 2026 at 9 PM PST.

12. Terms of Participation

• By applying, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

13. Public Sharing Notice

• Selected videos may be reshared on official Startup World Cup channels for event promotion. No compensation or partnership is implied by reposting. All participation remains voluntary.

14. Grand Prize

• Winning team receives a $100,000 USD cash prize!

15. Hashtag Requirement​

• Use both hashtags when posting:
  #SWCDanceChallenge & #StartupWorldCup