Cartier Women's Initiative
Cartier · Global
Annual international programme supporting women-run, impact-driven businesses with grants and a fellowship.
Grants of $100,000 (1st), $60,000 (2nd), $30,000 (3rd) per category
MVP – SeedEquity-free
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CompetitionOpen worldwide
Startup World Cup
by Pegasus Tech Ventures
Global startup pitch competition with regional qualifying events leading to a Grand Finale in San Francisco.
- StageMVP – Series A
- EquityTakes equity
- FormatIn-person
- LocationGlobal
What you get
- 01
$1 million investment prize
- 02
About 200 regional qualifiers worldwide
- 03
Grand Finale in San Francisco
Who can apply
Startups that win or are selected at a regional Startup World Cup qualifier.
Sectors: Sector-agnostic
How to apply
- 1Check you're eligible
Read the criteria above and confirm details on the official page.
- 2Prepare your material
- A crisp one-line pitch and short deck
- A 1–3 minute founder video, if asked
- Impact or traction metrics
- Team details and links
- 3Apply on the official site
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- 4Track it in Kreeaa
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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with Pegasus Tech Ventures unless stated.
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