Competition

South Summit

South Summit Startup Competition 2027

Free-to-enter global startup competition; 100 finalists pitch to investors and corporates at South Summit Madrid (2-4 June 2027). Applications close 31 January 2027.

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You’ll go to southsummit.io to apply

Deadline
Closes 31 Jan 2027
Country
Spain
Equity taken
None
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+, Growth
Regions
global

About this opportunity

South Summit's Startup Competition is open to legally incorporated startups of any stage, country and industry. Entrants choose among ten verticals, including applied AI and enterprise software, AI agents, energy and climate, mobility, frontier tech, defence and space, health, fintech and insurtech, cybersecurity and education. About 400 are preselected and 100 finalists pitch live in Madrid, with free team tickets, investor and corporate matchmaking, and training. Five awards are given. Applying and taking part are free; travel is at the startup's own cost.

Who can apply

- Startup legally incorporated in its home country - Any stage, country or industry - Finalists must pitch live in English in Madrid - Startups cover their own travel and accommodation