Investment Prize
Attendees
Investors
Regionals

World's Largest Startup Competition

$1 Million Cash Prize
Startup World Cup
In Partnership With
CEDAT

Regional Competition

Bengaluru Regional

Hosted by CEDAT

Startup World Cup Bengaluru Regional

“This platform is for startups and startup ecosystems of the world.”

Bengaluru, India
CEDATHost
Applications Open
3rd March 2026
Applications Close
10th July 2026
Top 10 Announced
20th July 2026
Regional Final
8th August 2026
Grand Final
4th-6th Nov 2026

Why Attend?

For Startups

  • Network with top tier investors.
  • Develop corporate partnerships and hear from top industry experts.
Startups at SWC

For Corporations

  • Meet innovative startups from around the world.
  • Originate business development opportunities.
  • Network with other corporate representatives and investors.
Corporations at SWC

For Investors

  • Meet top global startup founders.
  • Expand your deal pipeline and explore new markets.
  • Network with other investors and corporate representatives.
Investors at SWC

Judges of Regional Finale

Sridhar Sampathirao | Sayanee Bhowmik | Shravan Murthy

Sridhar Sampathirao

Sridhar Sampathirao

Angel Investor & Founding Partner of Thoucentric

Sayanee Bhowmik

Sayanee Bhowmik

Founder of The VC Lens & Startup Mentor at Founder Institute

Shravan Murthy

Shravan Murthy

Director of South India Angels Network (SIAN)

Our Global Sponsors & Partners

Global Sponsors & Partners

About Us

Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition that brings together the top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs and world-class tech CEOs.

CEDAT is proud to host the Bengaluru Regional, connecting India's thriving startup ecosystem with the world's largest startup competition.