The event will spotlight the region’s most promising startups, culminating in a chance for the winning team to compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco. The Startup World Cup is a prestigious global event that brings together innovative startups from around the world to pitch their ideas to leading investors, venture capitalists, and corporate leaders. The stakes are high, with the Cyprus winner securing a spot in the San Francisco finale, where they will vie for a $1,000,000 investment and valuable networking opportunities.

On August 29, the event will kick off with a gathering of guests at 18:30, followed by a welcome speech from Pegasus Tech Ventures and Cypriot organisers at 19:00. The evening will feature a series of panel discussions and keynote speeches addressing key topics such as ‘Made in Cyprus: How to Make Cyprus a Leader in the Startup Ecosystem‘ and ‘Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Startup Experience‘. Highlights include a panel discussion moderated by Martin Zarian, Co-founder of Factory 39 and Balabook, and an interview with Kos Stiskin, Co-founder and Chairman of Finom.

The event will also include startup pitches, where ten startups will present their ideas, with the winner announced at 22:00. “Competing in the Startup World Cup can catapult your startup to the next level,” the organisers said. For investors and corporations, it offers an opportunity to discover groundbreaking startups and explore new investment possibilities.

The Cyprus regional finals will also be supported by a number of partners including the Direct Trade Foundation, Pegasus Tech Ventures, and The Future Leaders Club. “The Cyprus regional fnals are set to be a showcase of ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit,” the organisers said. “Startups from various sectors, including technology, healthcare, finance, and more, will demonstrate their potential to transform industries and drive economic growth,” they concluded.