Startup World Cup | Qualifiers

​💥 300 startups. 60 semifinal spots. 1 shot to make it to Devconnect.

​Not everyone starts from the same place — but everyone gets a shot.
The Qualifiers are your chance to earn a spot in the Startup World Cup Semifinals, and ultimately pitch live on Devconnect’s main stage in front of top founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

​This is where the journey begins.

​🧩 What’s at stake

• ​Your ticket to the Semifinals (Nov 16)

• ​Meet and pitch in front of investors from Lisk EMpower fund, NXTP, Kalei, Outlier, Alaya, TPC, Latitud, Lucero VC, and more

• ​Get feedback, visibility, and the chance to unlock funding, incubation, and partnerships

​🗓️ Event Details

• ​Date: November 15, 2025

• ​Location: Aleph Hub, Buenos Aires

• ​Format: 5-min pitch + jury Q&A (English only)

• ​Rounds:

  • ​First round: you'll get to present your startup during one of the following slots (10AM-12PM 12PM-2PM 2PM-4PM)

  • ​Second round: the top 30 startups will be invited to present their project again between 4:30PM-6:30PM

• ​Deadline to apply: November 13

• ​Apply here: Startup Application Form

​💬 Jury & Community

​You’ll pitch in front of experts and investors from across the crypto and startup world — including teams from Pantera, NXTP, Outlier Ventures, and Franklin Templeton.
Expect real feedback and real opportunities.

​⚡ Why join

• ​Compete live against 300 builders from around the world

• ​Get noticed by investors, accelerators, and top protocols

• ​Earn your place in the Semifinals (Nov 16) and maybe even the Finals (Nov 19 @ Devconnect)

​Hundreds will pitch.
Sixty will advance.
Twelve will take the main stage.
Only one will make history.

​🔗 Apply now

​→ Fill out the form before November 13
→ Bring your A-game to Aleph Hub on November 15