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Demo and Awarding Day 2025

Get ready for the ultimate gathering of Changemakers and Innovators

Date: Friday, 29 August 2025

Time: 14.00 -18.00 WIB

Location: Jakarta

Top 10 Finalist - 2025 Edition

About

Get to Know

The Startup World Cup is a global scale competitions aimed at bringing together startup communities worldwide, inspiring talented entrepreneurs to compete for the prestigious Startup World Cup winner and a $1 million investment prize.

This year, we are looking for startups driving breakthrough innovations in 3 main categories:

Education

Innovative approaches in education technology that enhance the learning experience and make education more effective and accessible.

Food and Agriculture

Tech-driven and sustainable solutions that transform food production and farming systems for greater resilience and efficiency.

Healthcare

Advancing healthcare through impactful innovations aimed at improving well-being and enhancing quality of life on a broad scale.

Timeline & Criteria

Program Timeline

28 July-16 August 2025

Open Registration

21 August 2025

Finalist Announcement

22 August 2025

Onboarding Day

29 August 2025

Demo Day

15-17 October 2025

Startup World Cup Grand Final Pitching (San Francisco)

Timeline & Criteria

Participants & Submissions Criteria

Requirements

This competition welcomes startups from Southeast Asian countries.
The business must be operated on a full-time basis by the founding team.
Startups should align their focus with the main themes of the Startup World Cup 2025 Southeast Asia: Education, Food & Agriculture, and Health .
Minimum 3 months of proven traction.
Open for any stage of startup.
Demonstrates a scalable, sustainable business model with long-term impact potential.

Submissions

Participants are required to complete the registration form and submit their startup pitch deck using the template provided by the committee.
Late submissions will not be accepted or reviewed.
Judges will evaluate the proposals, and their decision is final and cannot be contested.

Special Prize

Get a chance to get a $1 million investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures by emerging victorious in the world finals.

Global Recognition

Secure victory and earn the opportunity to represent Indonesia at the Grand Final of the Startup World Cup in Hilton Union Square, San Francisco, USA

Networking Access

Access invaluable networks and connections with investors and business experts.

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Benefits

Participants Benefits

Special Prize

Get a chance to get a $1 million investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures by emerging victorious in the world finals.

Global Recognition

Secure victory and earn the opportunity to represent Indonesia at the Grand Final of the Startup World Cup in Hilton Union Square, San Francisco, USA.

Networking Access

Access invaluable networks and connections with investors and business experts.

Highlight

Startup World Cup 2024 Highlight

The past Startup World Cup 2024 has successfully attracted various industries like energy, e-commerce, to waste management.

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Registrants

5

Countries

21

Partners

2024 South-East Asia Winner

STOFEE

Singapore-based startup that offers an end-to-end operating system for enterprise fashion brands.

Top 11 Finalists

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about the program? Feel free to send your questions to lestari@pijarfoundation.org

What is the Startup World Cup?

Startup World Cup is the largest startup conference and pitch competition to connect startup ecosystems worldwide and encourage the most talented entrepreneurs to battle for the prestige of winning the prize.

What is the eligibility criteria for startup join the competition?

This competition welcomes startups from Southeast Asian countries.
The business must be operated on a full-time basis by the founding team.
Startups should focus on one of the key track of the Startup World Cup 2025 Southeast Asia: Education, Food & Agriculture, or Health.
Minimum 3 months of proven traction.
Open for any stage of startup.
Demonstrates a scalable, sustainable business model with long-term impact potential.

Are international participants eligible to participate in the competition?

This competition welcomes startups from Southeast Asian countries.

How can I join the competition?

Participants can submit their applications at bit.ly/SEA-JoinSWC2025

Submissions will be accepted until 16 August 2025 at 23:59 PM (Jakarta time)

How much is the registration fee to join the competition?

The program is FREE of charge

Can you explain me the program milestones?

Administrative Selection: Evaluation of submitted forms for administrative purposes.

Onboarding Session: The top 10 selected after the initial screening will be invited to attend the onboarding session.

Final Pitching Submission: Each startup can submit their updated version of pitch deck to be presented in Demo Day.

Demo Day: A regional pitching session featuring selected representatives from Southeast Asia.
Grand Final: The regional winner will represent Southeast Asia in San Francisco, competing for the opportunity to become the global champion.

What criteria are used to assess the administration components?

Problem: Assesses how clearly the startup defines a significant market need that aligns with the track theme, including its relevance and market potential.
Solution: Evaluates how well the proposed solution addresses the identified problem and aligns with the focus area of the track.
Impact: Measures the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the solution, particularly in contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Competitive Advantage: Examines the startup’s unique strengths and differentiators within the context of the track theme.
Team: Assesses the expertise, experience, and readiness of the team to execute the solution and drive impact in the selected track area.