The ultimate stage for early-stage startups. 🏆
Introducing the newest global initiative, where the world’s top emerging startups will face off and compete to claim the champion title and prizes all along the way! With Pitch Battles happening at over 100 local Startup Grind Chapters across 30+ countries, the entire community will be able to watch the winners clash in thrilling virtual Semi-Finals and Finals in January 2025.
Don’t miss the action! All Semi-Final and Final events are free to attend.
Three regional Semi-Final battles will take place on Tuesday, January 21.
These events will feature ALL Chapter winners. Times are displayed below. Get your friends, families and compatriots to join, either to support your pitch or to support your Chapter’s winner!
Regional Semi-Finals (Virtual & Free) - January 21, 2025
Semi-Final 1: APAC + Middle East Time: 7 PM AEDT / 1:30 PM IST / 12 PM UAE / 8 AM GMT
Semi-Final 2: Europe, LATAM + Africa Time: 4 PM WAT / 3 PM GMT / 9 AM CST / 7 AM PST
Semi-Final 3: North America Time: 7 PM GMT / 2 PM EST / 11 AM PST
Format 2-minute pitch per startup. No pitch deck slides.
The Final (Virtual) - January 23, 2025
It all leads to one unforgettable finale! 🏆
The top 10 startups face off in a high-stakes competition before a panel of expert judges and a global audience.
Who Competes? Three winners from each regional Semi-Final. One SG Director’s Pick (the standout startup from all Semi-Finals).
Time: 9:30 PM IST / 4 PM GMT / 11 AM EST / 8 AM PST
Format: 3-minute pitch per startup. One pitch deck slide allowed.
Host: Rajiv 'RajNATION' Nathan
Judges: Renowned VCs and industry leaders who will decide the first-ever SG Global Pitch Champion.
Apply here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Z_NgK0