GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $50K SAFE (regional) or up to $1M SAFE (global); annual competition cycle
2026 season is closed; join the waitlist for the 2027 season now.
FUNDING TYPE
Pitch Competition
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Up to 100 regional winners ($50K) and only 10 global champions ($1M) are selected across a worldwide applicant pool.
Competition is global and in-person finals are required, so you're competing against startups from every region. The funnel is tight: regional finalist, then one of 10 grand prize winners.
WHAT IT TAKES
Apply online (no video required, under 5 minutes) — 5–10 minutes
If selected, pitch live at a regional final in your area (2-minute presentation in English) — 1 day on-site
If you win regionally, travel to the Global Finale and pitch for the $1M prize — 1–2 days on-site
WORTH KNOWING
The $50K regional investment is a SAFE with a 20% discount to the next priced round and no valuation cap—structured to complement, not compete with, your lead investors. Grand finale winners receive both the $50K and the $1M investments.
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