Startup World Cup Abu Dhabi 2026 will take place on 12 December at Yas Conference Centre, opening the 2027 competition cycle for startups seeking access to investors, corporate partners and global opportunities.
The Abu Dhabi competition is part of the Startup World Cup network, organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures and hosted locally by SquareCircle Ventures with International Business Week. The regional winner will advance to the 2027 global competition, progressing through the global semi-finals and finalist stages toward the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
The global winner is eligible for a $1M investment prize, subject to the official competition rules. The prize is awarded at the global Grand Finale, not in Abu Dhabi.
The event is aimed at startups, investors, corporate innovators and ecosystem leaders. Startups can apply to pitch, while investors and other participants can request an invitation. The announcement does not provide an application deadline, eligibility criteria or details on the number of available places.
Apply to pitch at Startup World Cup Abu Dhabi
Source: Swc Abu Dhabi
