Startup World Cup 2026 — Uzbekistan Regional Final (Tashkent)

The Startup World Cup holds its first-ever Uzbekistan regional final in Tashkent on 24 September 2026, at CAEx (Central Asia Expo) as part of ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026. Powered by Silicon Valley's Pegasus Tech Ventures and organised locally by Don'tSettle, the regional final puts founders on a 950-seat main stage alongside keynotes, investor matchmaking and panel discussions. Prize The regional winner receives airfare and entry to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on 6 November 2026, where startups compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize. Additional partner awards are also available. Who can apply

• Incorporated tech startups from pre-seed to Series A, from any country and any vertical
• At least one team member able to pitch in fluent English
• Global expansion ambitions

Applications close 31 August 2026. Participation and attendance are free. Startup World Cup has run more than 100 regional events across six continents, each feeding a single Grand Finale.

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