STARTUP WORLD CUP
Israel Chapter.
Tech It Forward kicks off this year with the 2nd edition of the Startup World Cup
$1,000,000 prize at the STARTUP WORLD CUP GRAND FINALE
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WHAT IS STARTUP WORLD CUP?
Startup World Cup is one of the largest leading global annual startup competitions worldwide. Created by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup team, together with local regional partners, scout for the most promising startups from over 50 regions around the globe.
From 17,000 startups only one startup will be crowned as the global winner in the final competition and win an investment prize of 1,000,000 USD!
Meet the Judges and Partners
Robyn Kessler
VIP Guest
Commercial Counselor at U.S. Embassy in Israel
James Spiro
Moderator
Journalist and Editor at CTech by Calcalist
Erez Tsur
Steering committee chairperson
IATI Chairperson
LeanAI CEO and Co-Founder
Roy Caner
Judge
Partner and Head of the Hi-tech department at EBN Law
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Tal Dori
Judge
Chief Executive Officer at IBI Capital
Iren Rezkinov
Judge
Director, Corporate Development and Venture Investments at SentinelOne
Danny Hadar
Judge
Early Stage Investor
Snir Hassidim
Judge
Corporate and Business Development at Check Point
Nicole Priel
Judge
Partner and Managing Director at Ibex Investors LLC
Uria Fiano
Judge
Strategy Execution Expert & Board Advisor
Sigal Mendelovich
Mentor
Senior Investment Specialist at SelectUSA
Rachel O'Meara
Mentor
Executive coach, TEDx, Author
SWC Israel last year's winner
Matricelf, an Israeli biotech company that works in the regenerative medicine and tissue engineering sector, won the first Israeli edition and the CEO Asaf Toker flew to San Francisco to present Matricelf in the Grand Finale. Out of 17,000 companies from 70 geographical regions, Matricelf was the only Israeli startup in the top 10, and proudly finished Podium Place in the Grand Finale of the 2022 Startups World Cup.
Bravo to the Matricelf team!
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
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Prizes and Opportunities
1st Place
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Selection to the Grand Finale in San Francisco and a chance to get the $1M investment prize.
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The winner will be featured by the CICC in a special event in California.
Special Prize
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Complimentary registration to the prestigious and exclusive SelectUSA Investment Summit held May 1-4, 2023 in Washington DC.
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A spot to pitch at the Regional Pitching Session in front of an audience of Investment Summit attendees and a panel of 3-4 judges, which may consist of venture capitalists, corporate investors, representatives from startup ecosystems, and industry experts.
For applicants
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Session offered by the CCIC: ''How to develop your EQ to help you in your next business meeting with US partners and investors'' REGISTER HERE
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One-on-one consulting hours offered by SelectUSA: ''How to establish a business in the U.S''.
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Networking with ecosystem leaders.
Why attend
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Listen to the top 10 selected most promising Israeli startups.
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Network with top ecosystem players.
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Enjoy a wine sponsored celebration and networking time at the event.
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CHOOSING THE
TOP 10!
Upon completing your application, your form and presentation will be delegated directly to the screening committee.
The committee, which will be composed of leading tech experts, will discuss, assess, interview and select the 10 most promising startups that will pitch in the Israeli competition.
PITCH 10 ISRAEL!
The lucky 10 selected startups will compete to win the chance to participate in the Grand Finale in San Francisco in December 2023!
Before the Israeli Startup World Cup pitching event, the top 10 startups will enjoy professional guidance and one-on-one meetings with Israeli experts and judges to ensure they are fully prepared with winning presentations!
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February 20th
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 2nd
INTERVIEW DAY
March 16th
ISRAELI FINALE
Dec 1st
GRAND FINALE IN SF
Important Dates
APPLICATION DEADLINE
TOP 10 SELECTION
ISRAELI FINALE
GRAND FINALE IN SF
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For further information about Tech It Forward or SWC 2023, please leave your details below or say hi at contact@techitforward.com!
