Lisbon is calling all game-changers. This September 10–11, Portugal will host its first-ever edition of the Startup World Cup, the world’s biggest startup pitch competition, and Fasttrack is proud to be among the organizing partners!

Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup brings together the globe’s most promising innovators for a chance to win a $1 million investment prize in Silicon Valley. Now, for the first time, one Portuguese startup will get the chance to pitch on the global stage.

🌍 What’s happening in Lisbon?

• 50+ startups will be assessed by a top-tier jury.

• 15 semifinalists will pitch live on stage.

• 1 winner will advance to the Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they’ll compete with the best from over 70 countries.

This is more than a pitch competition—it’s a gateway to global visibility, investment, and growth. If you’re a startup founder, investor, tech enthusiast, or ecosystem builder, don’t miss this moment to scale your vision and connect with the future of innovation.

📅 Save the dates: September 10–11, 2025

📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal

🎯 Applications and full agenda coming soon!

Let’s make history. Let’s put Portugal on the global startup map.