About the Georgian Startup Summit

The Georgian Startup Summit hosted by Startup Connect is the official national qualifier for the Startup World Cup, a global startup competition organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, offering a $1 million investment prize and the opportunity to pitch among the world’s elite in Silicon Valley.

Since its inception, the summit has helped elevate Georgia’s top startups — including Theneo, Artisio, and Telagri — to international stages like Web Summit and beyond, unlocking funding and global visibility.

This year, set against the historic halls of Tbilisi State University, the oldest university in the South Caucasus, the summit is more than a competition. Georgian Startup Summit conference is a convergence of talent, technology, and transformation — where:

  • Founders get discovered
  • Investors uncover hidden gems
  • Thought leaders shape what’s next

Join us as we celebrate Georgia’s innovation ecosystem and launch the next generation of global disruptors.