STARTUP WORLD CUP
ABU DHABI 2026
Where Global Innovation Meets Capital, Enterprise & Opportunity.
Join visionary founders, global investors, corporate innovators and ecosystem leaders in Abu Dhabi as we open the Startup World Cup 2027 competition cycle.
12 December 2026 | Yas Island | Abu Dhabi
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The Global Network
One Global Stage. Limitless Opportunities.
Figures below describe the worldwide Startup World Cup network, not projected Abu Dhabi attendance.
US$1M
Global Grand Finale investment prize
50,000+
Attendees across the global network
2,500+
Investors across the global network
500+
Speakers across the global network
100+
Regional competitions worldwide
Illustrative ecosystems. Source for figures: startupworldcup.io
Why Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Where Global Ambition Meets Opportunity.
A global capital for business and investment, and a gateway to the GCC, India, Africa and Europe.
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Access Capital
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Accelerate Market Entry
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Build Enterprise Partnerships
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Compete on a Global Stage
Awarded at the global Grand Finale in Silicon Valley — not in Abu Dhabi
US$1,000,000
Investment prize, subject to official competition rules
The Journey
From Abu Dhabi to the Grand Finale
The Abu Dhabi winner enters the 2027 global competition — not the 2026 Grand Finale.
STEP 1
Regional Competition
STEP 2
Regional Champion
STEP 3
Global Semi-Finals
STEP 4
Top Finalists
STEP 5
Grand Finale
STEP 6
US$1M Investment Prize
Explore
Find Your Place at Startup World Cup Abu Dhabi
See You in Abu Dhabi
Saturday, 12 December 2026 · Yas Conference Centre · Opening of the 2027 cycle.
