Join the Startup Grind All-Star Pitch Battle — the premier worldwide competition for early-stage startups. We’re searching for the Startup of the Year in every city across the Startup Grind global community. Local winners will go head-to-head with the top startups in their industries on a global stage, pitching in front of Silicon Valley VCs for a chance to claim the title of All-Star Champion, and win prizes along the way.

Event Agenda Overview:

• Join one of 100 chapter battles happening across 34 countries in just 4 days!
• Thousands of startups worldwide taking part.
• Ultimately vie for the SG Global Pitch Champion title.

Startup Eligibility:

• Tech-driven, scalable business model
• 🚀 Apply now for the Shanghai Chapter battle.

Prizes:

• Crowned “Startup of the Year” in your local Chapter

  Featured for 12 months on your Chapter’s YouTube video (1–2 min pitch video required)

  Added to the All-Star Pitch Battle Playlist on SG’s YouTube (83.6k+ subscribers)

  Automatically qualify for the Global Pitch Battle – February 2026

Event Agenda:

• 7:00-7:30 sign up and refreshments 

• 7:30-7:35 Opening

• 7:35-7:45 Warm-up

• 7:45-7:55 Session 1

• 7:55-8:05 Session 2

• 8:05-8:30 Pitch (5 slots available)

• 8:30-9:30 Feedback & networking 

🚀 Apply now for your chance to shine on the global stage!  https://7b9d9d2d.streaklinks.com/ChOqRUoYGIyEAgbapA8o0wb9/https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FappxzBECTclOdlCMV%2FpagPWgo85HUuyCkN8%2Fform