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This is your chance to join the most promising SportsTech startups to pitch our expert judges, top investors, and battle it out for $10,000+ check, plus other prizes at PEAKCONF 2027

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How the Startup World Cup Works

A simple 4-step path from eligibility to pitching live at PEAKCONF 2027.

step 1

Find Your Qualifier

Choose the category that fits your startup
Fan Tech

Fan, Media & Revenue

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Executive Tech

Sports Business, Operations & Venues

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Athlete Tech

Athlete Performance & Health

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step 2

Apply to Your Qualifier

A short application to verify eligibility and assign you to the correct category.
Eligibility Checklist: Your startup must meet all four:
  • Under 5 years old
  • < $5M raised
  • < 25 employees
  • < $1M annual revenue
    • step 3

    Pitch at Your Virtual Qualifier

    Impress our judges to earn your place in the finals
    Pitch Format:
  • 3-minute rapid-fire pitch
  • 3-minute judge Q&A
  • Critiqued by expert judges + investors
    • Advancement:

    The top three ranked startups from each qualifier progress to the Finals at PEAKCONF 2027.

    step 4

    Finals at PEAKCONF 2027

    Pitch live in Las Vegas.
    Finalists Receive:
  • 2x Free Passes (valued at $4,000)
  • Exclusive discount on a Startup Kiosk
  • Curated investor + partner meetings
  • Media features across PEAK & Media Partners
    • Grand Prize:
  • $10,000+ cash prize & perks incl. FREE Booth at PEAK 2028
    • Runners Up:
  • FREE Booths at PEAK 2028
    • Buy Tickets to PEAKCONF 2027 →

    What Finalists Receive at PEAKCONF 2027

    2x Startup Tickets to PEAKCONF 2027 (worth $4,000)
    Access to investors, accelerators & media coverage across PEAK and Media Partners
    Invitation to pitch on stage during the Finals
    $10,000+ cash prize & partner perks for the global winner
    Runners-up win booths for PEAK 2028

    Join the competition

    Fan Tech Executive Tech Athlete Tech Finals at PEAKCONF 2027
    Hosted by
    Profluence Sports Profluence Sports Business Association
    SportsTechX Leading market intelligence company for investing in SportsTech
    STARTUP WORLD CUP:

    Fan Tech qualifier

    Apply to Pitch

    JUL
    11
    Sunday, July 11
    12PM CET
    NOV
    19
    Thursday, November 19
    12PM CET
    Hosted by
    Profluence Sports Profluence Sports Business Association
    Hosted by
    SportsTechX Leading market intelligence company for investing in SportsTech
    Finalists
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    Finalists Announced Soon Check back closer to the event
    Pitch Format

    3-minute quickfire pitch + 3-minute Q&A

    Judges
    Rohn Malhotra Founder & Managing Director, SportsTechX
    Additional Judges To be announced soon.
    Hosted by
    GSIC Largest international SportsTech ecosystem
    STARTUP WORLD CUP:

    Executive Tech qualifier

    Apply to Pitch

    MAR
    12
    Friday, March 12
    3PM CET
    DEC
    15
    Tuesday, December 15
    3PM CET
    Hosted by
    GSIC Largest international SportsTech ecosystem
    Finalists
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    Finalists Announced Soon Check back closer to the event
    Pitch Format

    3-minute quickfire pitch + 3-minute Q&A

    Judges
    Coming Soon
    Additional Judges To be announced soon.
    Hosted by
    Profluence Sports World’s largest-paid SportsTech founder community
    SportsTechX Leading market intelligence company for investing in SportsTech
    STARTUP WORLD CUP:

    Athlete Tech qualifier

    Apply to Pitch

    APR
    01
    Sunday, April 1
    12PM CET
    JAN
    28
    Thursday, January 28
    12PM CET
    Hosted by
    Profluence Sports World’s largest-paid SportsTech founder community
    Hosted by
    SportsTechX Leading market intelligence company for investing in SportsTech
    Finalists
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    Finalists Announced Soon Check back closer to the event
    Pitch Format

    3-minute quickfire pitch + 3-minute Q&A

    Judges
    Scott Garber Co-Founder, Profluence Sports
    Additional Judges To be announced soon.
    Hosted by
    PEAKCONF The Global Home of Sports Innovation
    STARTUP WORLD CUP:

    Finals at PEAKCONF 2027 qualifier

    Live on-stage pitch in Fontainebleau, Las Vegas
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    FEB
    04
    Thursday, February 4
    12AM CET
    APR
    02
    Friday, April 2
    12AM CET
    Hosted by
    PEAKCONF The Global Home of Sports Innovation
    Finalists
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    To be announced
    Finalists Announced Soon Check back closer to the event
    Pitch Format

    3-minute quickfire pitch + 3-minute Q&A

    Judges
    Judges To be announced soon.
    case study

    SuperQuickQuestion wins Startup World Cup 2026

    Behind SQQ's success that followed PEAKCONF

    SQQ delivers live, one-minute video experiences connecting fans directly with athletes and celebrities-at scale, with zero travel required.

    post-pitch wins
  • Secured partnership with Amazon - Startup World Cup 2026 Sponsor.
  • Secured multiple partnerships via introductions at PEAK.
  • Signed FanDuel that rapidly became their largest client.
    • Case Study Coming Soon