Startup World Cup Regional Competition 2026 | $1,000,000 Global Investment Prize

The Startup World Cup Regional Competition is a global startup pitch competition organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures and hosted in Africa during the RegTech Africa Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria. The competition gives innovative startups the opportunity to pitch their solutions to leading investors, ecosystem leaders, and policymakers. The regional winner will represent Africa at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, competing with startups from around the world for a $1 million investment prize.

Benefits 

• Opportunity to compete for a $1,000,000 global investment prize
• Pitch your startup to top international investors and venture capitalists
• Exposure to global startup ecosystems and media visibility
• Networking with regulators, corporates, and tech leaders
• Chance to represent Africa at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Eligibility 

• Open to startups across all industries and technology sectors
• Must be a legally registered company
• Early-stage to growth-stage startups are welcome
• Applicants should demonstrate innovation, scalability, and market potential