Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle 2025

The Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle is where the world’s top emerging startups will face off and compete to claim the ultimate champion title and prizes all along the way.

Startup Grind was founded in 2010 when some friends and fellow entrepreneurs got together to crack the same problem they were all facing: the growing challenges of launching a company. What became clear was these obstacles were extensive and stretched far beyond their group. Their gatherings soon spurred a local startup movement that attracted founders and experts from every industry, all coming together to share their advice and inspirations for early entrepreneurs.

Prizes of Global Pitch Battle

• Global Champion: Scaleup Program ($4,999 value), main stage pitch, and exhibit package at the SG Conference.
• Runner-Up: Startup Program ($2,999 value) and exhibit package at the SG Conference.
• Finalists: x2 Full Access tickets to the SG Conference.
• Chapter Winners: x1 Full Access ticket to the SG Conference.

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Eligibility for Global Pitch Battle

• Applications are open to startups worldwide, spanning various industries and regions.
• They invite tech-driven startups with scalable business models and an MVP or live product. Revenue is preferred but not required.

Judging Criteria

Judges will focus on the following:

• Scalability
• Innovation
• Impact
• Pitch delivery

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Application

Think your startup has what it takes? Apply now for the opportunity to compete in your local Chapter Pitch Battle, held between January 13-16, 2025.

Check your local Chapter page for exact dates and times. All selected startups will be notified by their respective Chapter Director in the coming weeks, ahead of the battles. They are looking for tech-driven and scalable companies.

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