17 Sep Startup World Cup collaboration adds spark to 2024 Wisconsin ESS
Through an agreement with Pegasus Tech Ventures and its “Startup World Cup” process, the Nov. 13-14 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will be a regional qualifying event for the 2025 world cup competition, conference sponsors announced Wednesday.
One company among the two-dozen or so selected to pitch in the Tech Council Investor Networks track will be picked to take part in the Startup World Cup’s 2025 conference, where the grand prize winner will take home a $1-million investment.
Startup World Cup offers innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities for startup ecosystems around the world. This platform consists of a global series of startup conferences and competitions that bring together startups, venture capitalists and world-class tech executives.
Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, which is dedicated to launching and advising the world’s next wave of leading entrepreneurs. Startup World Cup has partnered with the Wisconsin Technology Council to help make statewide startups available for this initiative.
Instructions for how to apply for all or a mix of the investor presentation opportunities can be found at wisearlystage.com on the “ESS Application” tab.
General registration is also now open by clicking here!
To enhance greater access for entrepreneurs, our registration fees are affordable. At least one representative from each applicant company is required to register in advance at the newly discounted rate of $129. Additional team members may register for $99 per person. Student discounts will continue to be offered for all students, including graduate students.
The registration fee includes two breakfasts, two lunches and a reception as well as getting your company summary and contact information in the investor-only conference booklets. Some young companies will be eligible for conference “scholarships” to help defray registration costs. Contact angela@wisconsintechnologycouncil.com after applying to learn about eligibility; early applicants will receive first consideration.
The deadline to apply online is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.