Startup World Cup El Salvador 2026 Opens Applications for Regional Startup Competition

Startup World Cup El Salvador will bring together some of the country's most promising startups, investors, and innovation leaders on July 28, 2026, at the Hilton San Salvador.

Applications for the competition are now open, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for a place in the global Startup World Cup final in Silicon Valley.

Startups to Compete for a Place on the Global Stage

On July 28, founders from El Salvador and across the region will gather at Hilton San Salvador to showcase their ventures before an international panel as part of Startup World Cup.

Through the official application form, startup teams can submit their projects, demonstrate their traction, and compete for the opportunity to represent El Salvador at one of the world's leading entrepreneurship competitions.

"Startup World Cup offers founders a unique platform to present their companies before international investors while opening doors to new markets and strategic opportunities," the organizers highlight.

The global competition brings together startups, venture capital investors, and technology leaders from around the world, culminating in a final event in the United States.

Pegasus Tech Ventures Drives the Global Competition

The Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm that offers a Venture Capital-as-a-Service model designed to connect corporations seeking innovation with high-potential startups.

Through Startup World Cup, Pegasus Tech Ventures has created a global platform that identifies entrepreneurial talent in more than 70 countries while connecting founders with investors, strategic partners, and international business opportunities.

"The initiative aims to bridge innovative startups with global capital and corporate partners, creating opportunities that extend beyond local ecosystems," according to the event organizers.

A Growing Opportunity for Latin American Entrepreneurs

Over the past decade, Latin America's startup ecosystem has experienced significant growth, supported by an increasing number of startups, venture capital funds, and entrepreneurship support programs.

Competitions such as Startup World Cup help accelerate this momentum by providing founders with greater visibility, generating high-quality deal flow, and strengthening connections between the region and global innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley.

Applications Are Now Open

Startup founders in El Salvador are invited to submit their applications and take advantage of the opportunity to present their companies before international judges, validate their business models, and pursue investment and strategic partnerships beyond the region.

Applications are currently open, and July 28 could become the starting point for a startup's journey from San Salvador to Silicon Valley. The official application form is available here.