From Athens to Silicon Valley: AMW Supports Startup World Cup Athens 2026
- July 29, 2026
From Athens to Silicon Valley: AMW Supports Startup World Cup Athens 2026
One startup from Greece could soon be pitching on one of the world’s biggest startup stages.
Applications are now open for the Startup World Cup Athens Regional Competition 2026, offering ambitious startups based in Greece the opportunity to present their ideas to investors and ecosystem leaders, access the PEGASUS Tech Ventures Startup Program and compete for a place at the global Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
This year, Athens Music Week joins the Athens Regional Competition as an Ecosystem Partner, supporting the initiative organised by Athens Tech Circle in partnership with PEGASUS Tech Ventures.
The competition creates a direct bridge between Greece’s emerging innovation ecosystem and an international network of founders, investors and technology companies. The winner of the Athens Regional Final will represent Greece at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, taking place from 4 to 6 November 2026, and will compete for a US$1 million investment prize.
Who can apply?
The call is open to innovative startups developing technology-driven solutions across sectors including: AI, Healthcare & Life Sciences, DeepTech, FinTech, EdTech, AgTech, PropTech, ConstructionTech, Smart Cities & IoT, Travel & Hospitality, SpaceTech, Enterprise Technology and other technology-led industries.
Key dates
12 September – Extended application deadline
17 September – Top 15 finalists announced
24 September – Athens Regional Final at Snappi Hub
4–6 November – Startup World Cup Grand Finale, Silicon Valley
Athens Music Week as Ecosystem Partner
For Athens Music Week, the partnership sits naturally within a wider interest in the intersection between creative industries, technology, entrepreneurship and new business models.
Music and the broader creative economy are being reshaped by many of the same technologies driving today’s startup ecosystem, from AI and data to digital platforms, immersive technologies and new tools for creators.
Apply
Applications are open until 12 September 2026:
https://www.startupworldcup.io/athenstechcircle-greece-app-2026
Attend the Athens Regional Final
The Athens Regional Final will take place on 24 September 2026 at Snappi Hub in Athens.
Register here: https://luma.com/mwkbedh2