Sep 16, 3:00 – 4:15 PM (UTC)
Apply now for the SG All-star Pitch Battle! Join 87 participating chapters around the world.
Hi members. It's been a while. I have some exciting news!
From September 15–19, 87 Startup Grind chapters around the world will host local competitions to crown their Startup of the Year.
🏆 Prizes include 1:1 investor meetings, exclusive promotion, and a full exhibition package to SG Conference 2026.
Winning startups will advance to:
Virtual Semi-Finals by Industry – September 24
Virtual Finals at the Startup Grind AI Summit – October 1, in front of 5,000+ tech leaders and Silicon Valley VCs
🚀 Join us at our local virtual event on 16 September 2025.
👉 Apply now to pitch in Durban! APPLY HERE!!
Deadline: September 10, 2025
Spread the word—invite your fellow founders and friends to join this incredible event.
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