MIT and Jacobs Startup Competition: international competitions for startups

We are sharing a selection of international startup competitions where you can showcase your talents and attract investments.

MIT $100K COMPETITION

The event includes three separate competitions held annually from October to May. The competition brings together a network of resources — venture capitalists, mentors, prototyping funds, and others — to support young startups.

Candidates must submit a 90-second pitch explaining their project idea.

Deadline: November 12

Registration is available via this link.

SXSW Pitch

Participating in SXSW Pitch helps startups gain not only monetary prizes but also networking opportunities. Each year, leading venture investors and representatives from major companies around the world attend the competition.

Deadline: November 12

Registration is available via this link.

America’s Seed Fund

The company accepts investment applications on an ongoing basis. To participate, you need to upload all required documents and a product description. Over the course of six months, the fund analyzes the startup's work and makes an investment decision.

The investment amount can reach up to $2,000,000.

Registration is available via this link.

Jacobs Startup Competition

The Young Entrepreneur Summit is an international competition for student entrepreneurs from around the world, fully organized by students. Teams from all over the world can participate. They are given access to a large network of founders, mentors, and experts, as well as a platform to present their ideas to judges and investors.

Deadline: December 4

Registration is available via this link.

Collision ALPHA

A startup competition that brings together leading early-stage startups from around the world.

Startups that have received less than $5,000,000 in funding and have not undergone significant changes in their business model over the past three years can participate.

Registration is available via this link.