Ottawa Regional-Startup World Cup 2025

Compete for $50,000 in Grants.

Participate in the Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional competition, where promising startups have the opportunity to pitch for $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and qualify for the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco, where a prize of USD 1 million awaits.

We invite innovative and impactful startups based in Eastern Ontario or the National Capital Region to showcase their potential. This is an opportunity to elevate your business if you are prepared to grow and distinguish yourself.

Application deadline: May 7th at 11:59 pm EST.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be based in or have a significant presence in Eastern Ontario or the National Capital Region (Ottawa/Gatineau)
• Annual revenue must not exceed $2 million
• Strong candidates should demonstrate market traction
• Applications are accepted from all industries

About Startup World Cup

The Startup World Cup consists of a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures. It includes over 100 regional events in more than 60 countries. These competitions lead to the 2025 Grand Finale in Silicon Valley (USA), where the winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1 million prize on October 17th, 2025.