Startup World Cup Central America Regional

Deadline: Jul 31, 2025

other

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Applications are officially open for the Startup World Cup Central America Regional! This is an incredible opportunity for startups in Central America to showcase their innovations, pitch their ideas, and compete for a $1 million investment prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco.

🌍 About Startup World Cup Central America

The Startup World Cup is a global startup competition and conference organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based global VC firm. The competition aims to support the global startup ecosystem by connecting startups, investors, corporations, government organizations, and more.

Key Highlights:

Grand Prize: $1 million USD investment.
Global Reach: Regional competitions held across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Support for Startups: Pegasus provides funding, strategic synergies, and partnerships to help startups grow and enter new markets.

Startups supported by Pegasus have made significant advancements in fields such as healthcare, AI, robotics, mobility, fintech, IoT, AR, agriculture, and cleantech.

🎁 Benefits of Participating

$1 Million USD Investment Prize: Awarded to the Startup World Cup winner to help them shine on the global stage.
Strategic Support: Assistance through partnerships and synergies to accelerate growth.
Global Exposure: Opportunity to represent your country and compete with the best startups worldwide.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility:

Must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Registration and participation must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
The platform cannot be used for illegal purposes.

Competition Eligibility:

Open to startups in any domain and at any stage.
Startups must be a legal, registered entity (not just an idea or individual project).
Applications are accepted regardless of location, but participants are encouraged to apply to the closest regional competition.
No restrictions on the amount of capital raised.
No application fee (optional exhibition booths may be available for purchase).

Dance Challenge Age Exception:

Participants aged 13–17 may only compete in the Dance Challenge competition, subject to parental consent and official rules.
All other competitions are restricted to participants aged 18 or older.

📝 Application Process

Applications must be completed in one session.
Keep a copy of the information you provide.
Some fields require text submissions with word limits; prepare your answers offline and paste them into the application.
Submit your application by clicking the Submit button at the end.
Applications must be submitted in English.

As part of the registration process, applicants must share the following on X (formerly Twitter):

“Our team just applied to @SWCPTV #StartupWorldCup #[YourStartupName] www.startupworldcup.io”

Your registration will be confirmed once the official X account, @SWCPTV, favorites your post.

📅 Important Dates

Date Published: July 5, 2025
Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

The competition is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a global venture capital firm dedicated to supporting startups worldwide.

🌟 How to Apply

Apply for the Startup World Cup Central America Regional by visiting the official application page.

Take this opportunity to represent your country on the global startup stage and compete for the chance to win $1 million USD!

Benefits

Awarding Startup World Cup winners 1 million USD investment prize to help startups shine at the global level.
They assist startups through strategic synergies and partnerships, paving the path for startups across the world.

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