Hey startups,

LEARN ABOUT THE STARTUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TODAY

Application period for 2019 is now closed. Stay tuned, winners will be announced before May 31st

The prize:

Roundtrip airfare and a “Startupfest + Workshop” ticket to Startupfest in Montreal, Canada, July 9-12, 2019

20 cities. 1 winner per city.

Startupfest?

One of the world’s leading startup events in Montreal, Canada with the biggest names in tech. From leaders at Facebook, Shopify and Google to the most influential people in AI: the best in the industry are at Startupfest.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Startup World Championships, presented by Startupfest, is on the hunt for brilliant tech startups in 20 of the world’s most vibrant startup cities.

From seed to growth, we want to hear from companies at every stage. One lucky winner from each city will be flown to Montreal to attend and represent its hometown at Canada’s largest startup event – the opportunity of a lifetime.
    THE 20 CITIES   

Bangalore, India
Shanghai, China
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Singapore, Singapore

London, England
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stockholm, Sweden
Paris, France
Tel Aviv, Israel

Berlin, Germany
Barcelona, Spain
Vancouver, Canada
Toronto, Canada
New York, USA
Boston, USA

Los Angeles, USA
Seattle, USA
Austin, USA
Chicago, USA
Silicon Valley, USA

    THE 20 CITIES   

Bangalore, India   –   Shanghai, China   –   Hong Kong, Hong Kong   –   Singapore, Singapore   –   London, England   –   Amsterdam, Netherlands   –   Stockholm, Sweden   –   Paris, France   –   Berlin, Germany   –   Tel-Aviv, Israel   –   Barcelona, Spain   –   Vancouver, Canada   –   Toronto, Canada   –   New York, USA   –   Boston, USA   –   Los Angeles, USA  –  Seattle, USA   –   Austin, USA   –   Chicago, USA   –   Silicon Valley, USA    –   Example, USA

WHY APPLY TO THE COMPETITION?

Be selected as THE startup to represent your city at Canada’s largest startup event this July.

Not only will you receive roundtrip airfare and a Startupfest + Workshop ticket to Startupfest, July 9-12, 2019, you’ll have access to over $750,000 worth of prizes and investments, valuable networking opportunities, world class content, and more.

A life changing opportunity for your startup? You got it.

APPLY HERE

BE SELECTED AS ONE OF TWENTY WORLD-CLASS STARTUPS

ABOUT 

Startupfest

On its 9th edition this year, Startupfest is not only Canada’s premier startup event, but is also considered to be one of the world’s must-attend conferences for startups. It is the annual gathering at which entrepreneurs, investors, makers, large enterprises, industry veterans, and startup communities chart the course of technology entrepreneurship in a one of a kind festival atmosphere.

Learn more

Why attend Startupfest?

Investment Opportunity

With over $750,000 worth of prizes and investments up for grabs, Startupfest offers founders tangible connections with VCs and angels alike.

World Renowned Content and Networking Opportunities

Startupfest is home to world-class content, having had industry legends like Alexis Ohanian (Founder, Reddit), and Kara Swisher (Re/Code) on our stages. Our Tent Village is where you can find different verticals within the industry, startup communities from around the world, and ecosystem players all in one place.

Montreal, Canada

Montreal is second to none in the summertime & a hotbed for technology. Having been named the world’s #1 Budget Travel destination this year, come see why Montreal is world renowned on the festival, food, and tech scene.

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