Startup World Cup Belgium 2026 | Brussels
About this event
For the very first time, Belgium joins the Startup World Cup. One pitch. One spot at the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
🚀 Startup World Cup Belgium 2026 | Brussels Edition
The Startup World Cup is the world's largest startup pitch competition, present in 150+ countries and backed by Pegasus Tech Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC firm with $2B+ AUM, 300+ investments and 27 IPOs. Every year, regional winners from around the world compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
On September 30, 2026, Brussels hosts its very first edition — co-hosted by Startup&Angels, Le Village by CA Brussels (powered by Degroof Petercam), and BeCentral — bringing together founders, investors, partners and ecosystem builders for an evening at the crossroads of innovation, capital and ambition.
🏆 The Competition
10 selected startups will pitch live in front of an investor-led jury for a chance to represent Belgium at the Grand Finale in San Francisco (Nov 4-6, 2026), competing for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
📋 Program
🕠 5:30 PM — Doors open & networking
🎤 6:00 PM — Welcome speech by Leo DENES, Co-Founder Startup&Angels / INAUTALENT
🚀 6:15 PM — Startup pitches (10 startups, 4 min pitch + 2 min Q&A)
🏆 8:10 PM — Award ceremony, winner announcement & networking
🎉 9:00 PM — End of event
👥 The Jury
A panel of leading investors and ecosystem experts including:
[Judges to be announced soon]
🤝 Who is this evening for?
Whether you're a founder, an investor, a corporate, or simply curious about what's being built next - this evening is for you. Expect meaningful conversations with the people shaping the future of innovation in Belgium and beyond. The kind of room where the right introduction leads somewhere real.
🌟 Our Partners
INAUTALENT | Le Village by CA Brussels | BeCentral | Women @ ARTEFACT | Women in Tech | Maddyness | France Angels | ...
🎟 Seats are limited, grab yours now before they're gone.
This is not an event you want to watch from the sidelines!
📩 Questions? Contact us at alyssa@australiance.com
🌍 About Startup&Angels
Startup&Angels is a global network connecting founders, investors and ecosystem builders across 20+ countries and 5 continents. Founded in 2016, the network has organised 200+ events, supported 2,500+ startups and brought together 15,000+ participants worldwide.
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