Some of the Top Global Startup Pitch Competitions in 2026 include SXSW Pitch, TechCrunch Startup Battlefield, MIT Solve, Entrepreneurship World Cup, Seedstars, Startup Grind, Hult Prize, and Web Summit PITCH. To improve your chances of success, focus on building a strong pitch, demonstrating real customer traction, showcasing global scalability, and tailoring
The SXSW Pitch Competition is one of the world’s leading startup showcases. It connects innovative founders with global investors, media professionals, corporate leaders, and strategic partners. Startups that meet the SXSW Pitch eligibility requirements can submit an SXSW Pitch application.
The TiE Global Pitch Competition is one of the world’s leading startup competitions, connecting founders with a global network of 500,000+ community members, 15,000+ investors, 50,000+ entrepreneurs and mentors, and 12,000+ corporate leaders across 63+ chapters in 16+ countries.