Explore the Georgian Startup Summit in Batumi
Georgia, a regional leader in the startup sector, hosts several significant global events annually, underscoring its pivotal role. One such event, the "Georgian Startup Summit," is set to take place in Batumi this August. The summit will draw venture capitalists with global experience, angel investors, startups, and tech enthusiasts from around the world.
A highlight of the summit is its role as the host for the national competition of the "Startup World Cup," a prestigious event backed by Silicon Valley’s Pegasus Tech Ventures. Winners of the national competition will advance to the United States in October to pitch to an esteemed audience, meet heads of global corporations, and compete for a $1 million investment.
In previous years, Georgian startups like Theneo and Artisio have made significant strides at this event, with Theneo winning the Web Summit startup competition and gaining international acclaim, and Artisio reaching the finals and representing Georgia on a global stage.
Beyond the competition, the "Georgia Startup Summit" serves as a cornerstone for the development of Batumi's and Georgia's technological ecosystem. This year, the event will take place on August 20-21, organized by Startup Connect and supported by the Bank of Georgia. Approximately 300 attendees will arrive via "Startup Express" to engage in expert presentations, panel discussions, startup competitions, and exhibitions. The agenda also includes numerous informal events.
Noteworthy investors from top global venture funds will be present, with speakers such as Pegasus Tech Ventures Partner Bill Reichart, MizMaa Ventures Partner Itz Applebaum, Better Tomorrow Ventures Co-Founder Shil Mohnot, and Tradeworks.vc Partner Tom Whitby. Discussions will cover a range of topics including fintech investments, maritime technologies, and opportunities in developing countries, as well as evaluations of competing startups.
The "Georgia Startup Summit" is crucial for direct startup engagement—helping participants forge new connections and receive invaluable investor feedback—and for enhancing Georgia’s stature within the global startup ecosystem.
To participate in this seminal event, attendees are advised to purchase tickets in advance through the provided link.