Pitch competitions
5 programmes. Of these, none says it takes no equity, and 1 has applications open.
A prize and commercialisation programme for African innovators with scalable engineering solutions. Up to 16 shortlisted entrepreneurs get training and mentoring, and finalists pitch for a GBP 50,000 grand prize.
£50k prize · equity not published
A global competition for technology startups with impact. The 2026 edition, AI:360, selects startups to present live at a summit and startup showcase in California.
Funding not published · equity not published
A global competition for deep tech startups, judged by industry track. Selected Deep Tech Pioneers join a year-round network; finalists pitch at the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Amsterdam.
€200k invested · equity not published
A deep tech startup competition held every two years by Singapore Management University. Startups from around the world pitch in Singapore for cash, investment and grant prizes.
Funding not published · equity not published
Singapore's global startup competition, held during the SWITCH innovation week. Over S$2M in grant prizes, with 50 startups selected for a sponsored trip to Singapore to pitch.
Funding not published · equity not published
We list 5 programmes: Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge, Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition and SLINGSHOT. Each listing links to the programme's own pages and shows the day we last verified it.
None of the 5 says it takes no equity. 5 do not publish their equity terms, so ask before you apply.
Applications are open for Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge (closes 30 November 2026). The deadlines page lists every date we track.
Singapore (2), California (1), London (1) and Paris (1). Delivery varies: each listing says whether the programme runs in person, remotely or both.
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