“Connecting Eswatini innovation to Silicon Valley”

Building Global Champions From Eswatini

The Royal Science and Technology Park (RSTP), in collaboration with Pegasus Tech Ventures, is hosting The Startup World Cup. This event is a startup pitch competition powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, which aims to provide both intellectual and financial support to emerging technology companies worldwide. This is a platform for start-ups and startup ecosystems of the world.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Open to all sectors

technology, agriculture, health, fintech, education, and beyond

Early-stage & existing business ideas

visionaries solving meaningful challenges

Innovative solutions

Technology driven or scalable business ideas

Founders with real problems

visionaries solving meaningful challenges

Founders 18 and above

whether individual or as a team with the drive to take idea beyond borders

THE BENEFITS

$1 MILLION Grand Prize

Regional winners travel to San Francisco to pitch in front of the world's most powerful investors and corporations.

  • Network with top-tier investors
  • Develop corporate partnerships and hear from top industry experts.
  • Gain global branding and media exposure across 60+ countries.
  • Access Silicon Valley’s network of investors, mentors, and industry leaders.
  • Pitch directly to VCs from Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, and more.
  • Represent the Kingdom of Eswatini on the world’s biggest startup stage

SELECTION CRITERIA

Pitching Format

4 -minute pitch
2-minute Q&A before a panel of Judges

Pitch Deck Must Include...

  • Problem Statement
  • Proposed Solution
  • Product Details
  •  Business Model
  • Market Opportunity
  • Competition
  • Growth Strategy
  • Current Traction
  • Financials
  • Team
  • Current Funding Status

How to apply?

OPENING CALL

11 May 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

14 June 2026

Applications are now open! Submit your startup today and take the first step towards Global Opportunities.