2025 Startup World Cup - Learn More →
2025 Startup World Cup - Learn More →
Don't miss the world's largest startup competition, coming to Tulsa! Oklahoma's top founders will compete for a spot on the international Startup World Cup stage and $1M in investment. Whether you pitch, support, or attend- be part of the excitement.
Join The Audience
Powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition that brings together the world's top startups, VC's, entrepreneurs and world-class tech CEO's.
Gradient is the official host of the Oklahoma regional competition on June 13th- and our winner will pitch live at the global competition in San Fran!
let's talk prizes
when you win the Oklahoma regionals!
A chance to compete for the $1M Grand Prize
A professionally designed pitch deck
$5k cold hard cash towards your travel to San Francisco
Industry-expert mentorship leading up to your big pitch
Get Involved
Be a part of the world's largest startup competition,
happening right here in Tulsa.
Join the audience!
Join fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and startup enthusiasts for an inspiring day of pitches, networking, and innovation. Whether you're an aspiring founder, investor, or supporter, this is the place to be.
Limited Spots Available
Empower the next wave of entrepreneurs and fuel innovation in Oklahoma. Contribute through sponsorship, mentorship, and resources to support startups on their journey.
Our Connect programs thrive thanks to partners who share our vision, enabling impactful events, meaningful connections, and valuable resources.
Canem Arkan
Endeavor Heartland
Managing Director
Malachi Blankenship
Tulsa Innovation Labs
Director of Capital & Entrepreneurship
Kristin Gracia
The Verge
Executive Director
Gretchen Wendtland
Williams
Senior Manager
Desiree Frieson
Build in Tulsa
Director of Programs
May 26: Applications Close
June 3: Top 10 Announced
June 13: SWC Regionals @ Gradient
October 15: San Francisco Semi-Finals
October 17: San Fransisco Grand Finale
Startup World Cup hosts 100+ regional events across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Each regional winner will fly to San Francisco to compete in the semi-finals!
Startup World Cup will provide free event tickets to attend the Networking Party, and Grand Finale for the winning startup from each regional event. Gradient will provide $5k towards travel and 1:1 mentorship with industry experts.
The winner of the Grand Finale will receive US $1,000,000 prize in investment. It will either be in exchange for a portion of equity related to the most recent round of funding or a convertible note, depending on the size of the company and how much funding they have raised.
The Oklahoma regional competition will feature the top 10 startups among the applicants. Pegasus Ventures will manage criteria and selection of the top 10 to compete at Gradient.
We encourage startups in any industry, at any stage, to apply. Please note that the startup must be a legal entity not just an idea.
There are no restrictions on the amount of capital raised, we encourage everyone to apply.
Thank you to the partners who help make Startup World Cup possible.
Community and Resource Partners strengthen our ecosystem by actively participating in and co-hosting events, championing collaborative initiatives, and fostering meaningful engagement with our community.
12 N Cheyenne Ave
Tulsa, OK 74103
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