🏆 LebTech 2026 · Beirut Regional Competition
Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup
Lebanon
Beirut Regional Competition
🏆 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.
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