Feb 17, 2:00 – 5:00 PM (UTC)
Iliauni Theater, 32 Ilia Chavchavadze Avenue, T'bilisi, 0179
Startup Grind Tbilisi, together with the Ilia State University Startup Grind Chapter, will host the local Pitch Battle as part of the global Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale.
Startup Grind Tbilisi, together with the Ilia State University Startup Grind Chapter, will host the local Pitch Battle as part of the global Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale.
Pitch Battle Royale is a high-energy, international pitch competition for early-stage startups that spotlights bold founders and innovative ideas through live pitching, expert feedback, and multi-stage advancement — all culminating in the chance to be crowned champion and gain meaningful exposure.
Local Startup Grind chapters host the first round of competition, where startups battle it out in one of three stages — Idea, Development, or Traction—for the chance to advance to the global rounds.
Whether you’re pitching or attending, expect bold ideas, fast-paced competition, and meaningful connections with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
Startups compete in the stage that best matches their progress:
Idea Stage – Early concepts, validation, or pre-MVP
Development Stage – Building, testing, or launching a product
Traction Stage – Users, revenue, pilots, or early scale (up to Series A)
Each startup delivers:
A 2-minute pitch
Up to 3 slides
Live Q&A and feedback from judges
Local winner receives:
🎟️ Ticket to Startup Grind Global Conference — San Francisco
🌍 Advancement to Semi-Finals & Finals hosted online by Startup Grind HQ in San Francisco
💰 Digital Swag
🧠 Expert Mentorship in Growth, Strategy & Investment
📸 Professional Photo & Video Portfolio
🔸 Local recognition & global exposure opportunities
Apply to compete at PitchBattleRoyale.com
(All competition details, rules, and eligibility live there.)
Startup Grind Tbilisi chapter will contact teams that advance to local finals.
Register to attend through this page and come support Georgia’s next generation of founders:
Whether you’re pitching your startup or showing up to support the ecosystem, Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale is where founders battle, ideas shine, and the next big companies take their first step onto the global stage. 🔥🚀
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (UTC)
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