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LEBTECH® 2026

Big News

Big News for Lebanese Startups!

WE’RE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT LEBTECH IS NOW AN OFFICIAL REGIONAL PARTNER OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST GLOBAL STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION

🌍 Startup World Cup  ·  POWERED BY  ·  🐎 Pegasus Tech Ventures

Through this partnership, Lebanese startups will have the opportunity to pitch locally at LEBTECH 2026 and compete for a chance to advance to the SWC Grand Finale.

PEGASUS TECH VENTURES

A 1M$
Investment Prize
And Global Exposure

The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries.

These events lead to the 2026 SWC Grand Finale, where winning startups compete for a $1M prize!

+ Apply Now — FREE
🏆 LEBTECH 2026 · Beirut Regional Competition

Startup World Cup
Lebanon

Beirut Regional Competition

📅 28·29·30 August 2026  ·  📍 Beirut, Lebanon

+ Apply Now — Free Learn More How to Apply ↓
🏆 Official Partnership

Big News for
Lebanese Startups!

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LEBTECH® 2026
Big News
Big News for Lebanese Startups!
WE’RE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT LEBTECH
IS NOW AN OFFICIAL REGIONAL PARTNER OF
THE WORLD’S LARGEST GLOBAL STARTUP
PITCH COMPETITION
🌍
STARTUP
WORLD CUP
POWERED BY
🐎
PEGASUS
TECH VENTURES
THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, LEBANESE STARTUPS WILL HAVE THE
OPPORTUNITY TO PITCH LOCALLY AT LEBTECH 2026 AND COMPETE
FOR A CHANCE TO ADVANCE TO THE SWC GRAND FINALE
PEGASUS TECH VENTURES

A 1M$
Investment
Prize
And
Global
Exposure

The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries.

These events lead to the 2026 Startup World Cup Grand Finale, where winning startups from each regional competition compete for a $1M prize!

🏆 Official SWC Regional Partner

LEBTECH is Now Part of the
World’s Largest Startup Competition

About the Competition

What is the Startup World Cup?

The Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, uniting startups from 50+ regions competing for a chance at the Grand Final in San Francisco and a $1,000,000 investment prize.

50+
Regions
$1M
Grand Prize
12,000+
Startups Competed
Why Participate

Your Gateway to the Global Stage

Winning Lebanon’s Regional is your ticket to Silicon Valley.

🚀
Pitch to Global VCs
Present to top-tier venture capitalists from Silicon Valley and beyond.
🏆
Compete for $1M
Advance to the Grand Final in San Francisco competing for $1M.
🌐
Global Media Coverage
Get featured by international tech media and industry publications.
🤝
Investor Matchmaking
Exclusive 1-on-1 meetings with investors through LEBTECH 2026.
📈
Expert Mentorship
Access experienced founders, operators, and builders for guidance.
🇱🇧
Represent Lebanon
Carry the Lebanese flag to the world stage in San Francisco.
Competition Details

Eligibility, Format & Dates

✅ Who Can Apply
  • Early to growth-stage startups
  • Lebanese founders or Lebanon-based
  • Any technology vertical
  • Pre-revenue to Series A
  • Teams of 2–5 founders preferred
📋 Competition Format
  • Round 1 — Online application review
  • Round 2 — Demo Day pitches (Day 1)
  • Semi-Finals — Top 10 (Day 2)
  • Grand Final — Top 3 on main stage (Day 3)
  • Winner advances to SWC Global Final, SF
📅 Key Dates
  • 📆 Applications Open — June 2026
  • 📆 Deadline — August 1, 2026
  • 📆 Finalists Notified — August 10
  • 📆 Competition — Aug 28–30
  • 📆 Global Final — TBA, San Francisco
Prizes & Awards

What You Can Win

Beyond the prize, winners gain access to an unparalleled global network.

🏉
1st Place
SWC Global Final Ticket
Compete for $1M in San Francisco + Cash prize + VC introductions + Global media exposure
🏊
2nd Place
Runner-Up Award
Cash prize + Exhibition booth at LEBTECH 2026 + Investor meetings
🏋
3rd Place
Finalist Award
Media coverage + LEBTECH membership + Mentorship access
Application Process

How to Apply

Free to apply · 15 minutes · Deadline: August 1, 2026

STEP 01
Submit Your Application
Fill in the form with your startup details, pitch deck, and 2-minute demo video. It takes under 15 minutes.
STEP 02
Screening & Review
Our panel reviews all submissions. Shortlisted startups are notified by August 10, 2026.
STEP 03
Demo Day Pitch
Present live at LEBTECH 2026 in Beirut on August 28. Top 10 advance to the Semi-Finals.
STEP 04
Finals & Winner Announced
Top 3 compete on the main stage on August 30. The winner earns a spot at the SWC Global Final in SF.
Applications Open

Ready to Represent Lebanon?

Applications are free and open to all Lebanese startups. Compete on the world stage at LEBTECH 2026.

+ Apply Now — Free Contact Us
info@leb-tech.com  ·  exhibit@leb-tech.com  ·  (961) 3 071330
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