Startup World Cup Malaysia 2024
Represent Malaysia in Silicon Valley and vie for the $1,000,000 grand prize at Startup World Cup 2024
Join us for the Finals, where 10 exceptional startups will take center stage to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Only 1 will win the chance to fly to Silicon Valley!
Startup World Cup
Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition that brings together the top startups, VCs, entrepreneurs and world-class tech CEOs.
Startup World Cup Malaysia is a regional competition that is part of the global Startup World Cup series, taking place in 60+ countries.
The Grand Finale brings all the regional champions to San Francisco where the winning team is awarded with a USD$1,000,000 investment prize. The goal of this event is to foster innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide.
Supporting Partners
Finals Judges
Top 10 Finalists
Journey to the World Stage
ROADMAP
Registration (Extended)
17th June to 24th July
Semi-Finals (Top 20 Pitching)
8th August
Finals @Khazah Auditorium, Asia School of Business (ASB), Kuala Lumpur
(Top 10 Pitching)
5th September
GRAND FINALE @ San Francisco
4th October
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Other Information
Startup World Cup
Growth Charger Website
Social Media
Frequently-asked questions (FAQ)
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There are no restrictions to apply. We encourage startups in any domain, any stage, any size, to apply. Please note that the startup must be a legal entity not just an idea.
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There are no restrictions on the amount on the capital raised, we encourage everyone to apply.
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We accept applications regardless of your location. We encourage you to apply to the closest regional competition.
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It is free to apply.
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Startups can apply to more than one regional, as long as the startup is not a regional champion.
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You can apply for the Startup World Cup – here
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It is not a requirement, but part of the judging criteria will be based on startup’s activity level on social media. Be sure to use hashtag #SWC2025 #SWCMALAYSIA and #SWCGrowthCharger so we see your updates!
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Application review committee will consist of representatives from VCs, incubators, and angel investors.
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The numerous benefits of participating in Startup World Cup 2025 include networking with industry experts, opening doors to potential investments and business prospects.
Participants will receive valuable feedback and advice from judges and industry leaders, enabling you to improve your startup’s business strategies. Additionally, showcasing your startup on this global platform will increase brand awareness and expose you to a broader audience. -
For the preliminary round, the top 20 startups will be chosen for the semi-finals where the top 10 startups will be chosen to present on the finals.
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it will be a 5 minutes pitch and a 5 minutes Q&A.
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During the registration period, participants have the option to opt-out; however, they must provide a legitimate reason and contact Growth Charger immediately. It is important to note that if a participant is shortlisted for the finale, they will automatically lose their place upon opting out.
