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Are you ready to join our startup competition?

Grow your startup and gain visibility at our
competition to kickstart your idea.

Startup competition

Show the World What You’ve Got

Ready to take your startup to the global stage? The South Summit Startup Competition is your chance to join the exclusive Top 100 Startups, gain unparalleled visibility, and connect with investors, corporates, and innovation leaders who can take your business to the next level.

  • Pitch on a Global Platform.
    Showcase your innovation to a world-class audience.
  • Join a Community of Trailblazers.
    Be part of an elite group of startups that have collectively raised over $16 billion and achieved 100+ successful exits.
  • Unlock Opportunities.
    Gain access to funding, partnerships, and potential clients.
  • Be Recognized.
    Follow in the footsteps of our past finalists who are reshaping industries and setting new standards in innovation.
Competition Highlights

South Summit in Numbers

+32K
Participant startups
8
Unicorns
+$16B
Raised by finalists
110
Exits
How it Works

Competition Process

YOu WILL apply to an open call for startups

All industries and countries are welcome!

We review your idea in our selection process

Our jury picks the top 100 finalists.

If you’re chosen, you’ll get to meet your fellow finalists

Networking starts on day 0 in our startup competition.

You get mentoring and training

Learn from the best and make sure your idea is pitch-ready

You pitch live on stage

Get your idea in front of top investors and corporations.

DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

Being selected as one of the 100 Finalists was an exhilarating affirmation of our innovative vision
Miguel Morenés Bertrán Founding Partner & general manager at Idoccar
Is the main technology competition and event in southern Europe, so it’s super important to us, to be visible because it’s a big recognition to be at South Summit as a finalist
Maria Luke
María Luke CoFounder & CEO Uelz
The credibility we gained by winning the South Summit has helped us open doors and gain the trust of clients and partners
Alexis Las Heras
Alexis Las Heras Co-Founder & CEO at Lumio Solar
Hall of fame
Past Editions

We connected we listened

Startup Competition Final
Startup Competition – Digital Culture
Startup Competition – Health
Startup Competition – Climate Tech