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STARTUP
WORLD CUP
GRAND FINALE
2 0 2 6
$1,000,000 INVESTMENT PRIZE
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Please be aware that you must register using each participant's unique first and last names. Orders with matching first and last names will be canceled. Your names will appear on badges during the event. We appreciate your cooperation.
2026 GRAND FINALE
SPEAKERS, JUDGES & MEDIA
2026 CORPORATE INNOVATION SPEAKERS
PAST SPEAKERS
FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS & PROMINENT FIGURES
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GRAND FINALE PITCH SCHEME
How startups advance to the Grand Finale
200+
REGIONAL
WINNERS
SEMI
FINALS
TOP 10
FINALISTS
GRAND
FINALE
SEMI-FINALS
200+ regional winners will have the opportunity to pitch during the semi-finals.
TOP 10 FINALISTS
Based on semi-finals performance, 10 finalists will be selected to advance to the Grand Finale.
GRAND FINALE
Each of the top 10 finalists will receive:
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4 minutes to pitch
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2 minutes of Q&A with the judges
$1M INVESTMENT PRIZE
Out of the top 10 finalists,
1 finalist will be eligible for the $1M investment prize.
Depending on the event format and available time, approximately 50% of the winners may receive at least 1 minute to pitch on the Grand finale stage.
Pitch opportunities, duration, and final selection are subject to the organizers’ discretion and may be adjusted based on the final event schedule.
THE VENUE:
HILTON SAN FRANCISCO
GRAND BALLROOM
GRAND FINALE
November 6, 2026 (9:00AM-6:00PM)
333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please be aware that you must register using each participant's unique first and last names. Orders with matching first and last names will be canceled. Your names will appear on badges during the event. We appreciate your cooperation.
THE VENUE:
HILTON SAN FRANCISCO
IMPERIAL BALLROOM
SEMI FINALS
November 4, 2026 (9:00AM-6:00PM)
November 5, 2026 (9:00AM-12:00PM)
333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please be aware that you must register using each participant's unique first and last names. Orders with matching first and last names will be canceled. Your names will appear on badges during the event. We appreciate your cooperation.
THE VENUE:
HILTON SAN FRANCISCO
IMPERIAL BALLROOM
CORPORATE INNOVATION
SEMINAR
November 5, 2026 (2:00pm-5:30pm)
333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please be aware that you must register using each participant's unique first and last names. Orders with matching first and last names will be canceled. Your names will appear on badges during the event. We appreciate your cooperation.
THE VENUE:
HILTON
SAN FRANCISCO
IMPERIAL BALLROOM
NETWORKING PARTY
November 6, 2026 (6:00PM-8:30PM)
333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please be aware that you must register using each participant's unique first and last names. Orders with matching first and last names will be canceled. Your names will appear on badges during the event. We appreciate your cooperation.
AGENDA
09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Entertainment
09:05 AM - 09:10 AM
MC Opening
09:10 AM - 09:45 AM
Startup Presentations
09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
SWC Chairman Welcome Speech
10:00 AM - 10:26 AM
Panel
10:26 AM - 11:00 AM
Startup Presentations
11:00 AM - 11:27 AM
Fireside Chat w.
Will Grannis (Google), Paul Fipps (ServiceNow)
11:27 AM - 12:00 PM
Fireside Chat w. Daymond John (Shark Tank)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Startup Presentations
01:30 PM - 01:56 PM
Fireside Chat w.
Dara Treseder (Autodesk), Saswat Panigrahi (Waymo)
01:56 PM - 02:01 PM
Pegasus DD Demo
02:01 PM - 02:29 PM
Startup Presentations
02:29 PM - 03:43 PM
Pitch Competition
03:43 PM - 03:59 PM
Youth Track Presentations
03:59 PM - 04:17 PM
Judges Panel
04:17 PM - 04:43 PM
Media Panel
04:43 PM - 05:11 PM
Startup Presentations
05:11 PM - 05:37 PM
Fireside Chat w.
Sachin Kansal (Uber), Marc Tarpenning (Tesla)
05:37 PM - 06:03 PM
Fireside Chat w.
Manoj Leelanivas (HP), Peter Doolan (Salesforce)
06:03 PM - 06:08 PM
Closing Entertainment
06:08 PM - 06:15 PM
Awards Ceremony
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
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STARTUP
WORLD CUP
2026
$1,000,000 INVESTMENT PRIZE
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
STARTUP WORLD CUP
GRAND FINALE 2026
NOVEMBER 6, 2026
333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
CONTACT US
General Inquiries: info@startupworldcup.io
Media & Press: janice@startupworldcup.io
Ticketing Inquiries: janice@startupworldcup.io
2026 OFFICIAL TRAILER
GRAND FINALE
EVENT RECAP
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