Deadline:
December 22, 2026
Program Starts: March 25, 2026
Program Ends: March 28, 2026
Location(s)
Brazil
Porto Alegre
Overview
Call for Startups! Join the Startup Competition at South Summit Brazil Porto Alegre 2026
If you are looking for visibility, investment or new customers, South Summit is the place to be!
Any startup from any country, industry or development stage can apply to the Startup Competition. We will select the 50 most disruptive projects and they will get the chance to pitch in front of a jury of top investors and corporations.
Application and participation in case of selection are entirely free!
Details
Ready to take your startup to the global stage?
The South Summit Startup Competition is your chance to join the exclusive Top 100 Startups, gain unparalleled visibility, and connect with investors, corporates, and innovation leaders who can take your business to the next level.
- Pitch on a Global Platform. Showcase your innovation to a world-class audience.
- Join a Community of Trailblazers. Be part of an elite group of startups that have collectively raised over $16 billion and achieved 100+ successful exits.
- Unlock Opportunities. Gain access to funding, partnerships, and potential clients.
- Be Recognized. Follow in the footsteps of our past finalists who are reshaping industries and setting new standards in innovation.
Benefits of becoming a Finalist
- Networking - Interact and schedule 1:1 meetings with the key players of the ecosystem thanks to our networking app.
- Tickets - Get free tickets for your team members to attend South Summit.
- Pitch on Stage - Present your project in front of a top-level jury with top notch investors and leading corporations.
- Mentoring - Attend our Masterclass as a first approach to improve your pitch and adapt it to the specific audience of your interest.
- Books - Get access to our Investor & Corporate Book containing the information of every corporation and VC attending this year’s edition.
- Media coverage - We arrange interviews with our media partners who will enhance your visibility before, during and after the event.
- Exhibitor Stand - Gain visibility for your project thanks to a special discount on the purchase of an Exhibitor Stand in our Marketplace - the main area of South Summit.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: December 22, 2026
Program starts:
March 25, 2026
Program ends:
March 28, 2026
Program Starts: March 25, 2026
Program Ends: March 28, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
BENEFITS
- STARTUP PROGRAM: Complete your registration and enjoy a journey of development and opportunities for investment and connections.
- PITCH ON STAGE: 3 minutes of presentation for top-level international investors, media, and large corporations seeking solutions.
- FREE TICKETS: Gain access to exclusive areas during the event, such as the lounge and the boat.
- 1:1 MEETINGS AND MATCHMAKING: Connect directly with investment funds and major corporations in exclusive meetings.
- ACESS TO VIP SIDE EVENTS: Gain access to exclusive invite-only events during the week of South Summit Brazil 2025.
- DISCOUNTED STAND: Have your solution exhibited in our marketplace with an exclusive discount
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