Sep 16, 10:45 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)
Lahore University of Management Sciences, U Block, DHA Phase 5, Lahore, 54792
Connecting Pakistan’s Boldest Founders to Silicon Valley Capital
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Startup Grind Lahore, in strategic partnership with Transforming Hub and Silicon Valley’s Pegasus Tech Ventures, presents the National Grand Finale of the Startup World Cup Pakistan Edition.
The Startup World Cup is one of the premier global pitch competitions, spanning more than 50 countries. After rigorous regional qualifying rounds, Pakistan's most promising, high-growth startups will take the stage at LUMS to pitch live before a panel of venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders: including key executives from the Pakistan Startup Fund.
The national winner will represent Pakistan at the Global Grand Finale at San Francisco and compete for the $1 Million investment prize in front of top-tier Silicon Valley VCs.
Why You Should Attend:
High-Stakes Pitches: Watch the sharpest founders in the country showcase their business models, revenue traction, and global expansion plans.
Powerful Networking: Connect with VCs, corporate executives, angel investors, startup founders, and ecosystem enablers.
Global Exposure: Discover what global investors look for when backing scale-ready tech companies.
Note: Seats are strictly limited for this premier gathering at LUMS. Reserve your ticket below to lock in your spot and witness the crowning of Pakistan's candidate for Silicon Valley.
for queries and sponsors, please email us:
Lahore@startupgrind.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:45 AM – 2:00 PM (UTC)
| Registration, Guest Arrival & Networking |
| Opening Keynote & Introduction of the Jury Panel |
| Finalist Startup Pitches |
| Ecosystem Address & Jury Deliberation |
| Winner Announcement |
| Group Photo |
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