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START Global
START Summit 2026 Pitching Competitions
Amount
Up to CHF 40,000
Deadline
Mar 6, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Must be an early-stage startup
✓Must purchase a Startup Ticket to apply
✓Applications reviewed on innovation, team, impact
✓INSPIRED competition open to all startups in network
✓Swiss Sustainable award for Swiss-based startups only
What it takes
Get a Startup Ticket to unlock access and eligibility to apply for Pitching Competitions.
Download the event app and register on the networking platform using the link provided in the confirmation email.
Apply for Pitching Competitions directly through the event app by following the in-app instructions.
Applications are reviewed based on innovation, team strength, and potential impact.
Worth knowing
The INSPIRED Digital Competition is open to all startups in START Global's network and involves posting pitches online and activating networks, rather than pitching live on stage.
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