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