Sep 16, 3:00 – 5:30 PM (UTC)
Library Minerva Rome 1923, 57 Piazza Fiume, Roma, 00198
Think your startup has what it takes?Apply now for the opportunity to compete Startup Grind Rome Chapter Pitch Battle, h...
Think your startup has what it takes?
Apply now for the opportunity to compete Startup Grind Rome Chapter Pitch Battle, held on September 16, 2025 at Libreria Minerva, Piazza Fiume, 57, and showed in the Rome Future Week ()
Winners from the local Rome chapters will then move to the regional semi-finals (held virtually). 10 companies will be selected by judges for The Final (held virtually on). The Global Champion and Runner Up will win a startup exhibition package at the annual SG Conference on April 27-29, 2026, in Silicon Valley. Good luck!!
All selected startups will be notified by their respective Chapter Director in the coming weeks, ahead of the battles.
Virtual Pitch Battle for US Cities Without Dedicated Chapter Events
Apply for the Roma Pitch Event and compete to advance to the Regional Semi-Final on , joining top European startups.
Eligible cities include:
Rome & all Italy
Submit your application today and showcase your startup on a regional stage in Rome !
👉 Apply Here -
SG Global Pitch Battle Overview:
Join one of 100 chapter battles happening across 34 countries in just 4 days!
Thousands of startups taking part.
Compete for the chance to advance to the European Semi-Final and ultimately vie for the SG Global Pitch Champion title.
Startup Eligibility:
Tech-driven, scalable business model, pre-seed to Series A startups.
🚀 Apply now for your chance to shine on the global stage!
Key Milestones:
Chapter Battle: Winners move to the European Semi-Final
Final: Top Semi-Finalists compete virtually on , 2025 for global glory
Prizes:
Global Champion: Scaleup Program ($4,999 value), main stage pitch, premium exhibit at the SG Conference
Runner-Up: Startup Program ($2,999 value), stage pitch, 1-day exhibit
All Finalists: Two Full Access tickets to SG Conference
US Virtual Winner: One Full Access ticket to SG Conference
We are looking for tech-driven and scalable companies.
Apply now
DW DreamyourMind
Founder | CEO
SG
Co-Director
Future Rome
Presidente
Future Rome
Presidente
Ent-it
Founder
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (UTC)
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