Looking for the latest startup events, pitch competitions, accelerator and incubator programs, grants, and funding opportunities from around the world? We’ve curated a comprehensive list of global startup conferences, demo days, networking events, investor meetups, and growth programs designed to help founders connect with venture capitalists, angel investors, mentors, corporate partners, and thriving startup ecosystems. Explore these opportunities to gain visibility, secure funding, build valuable connections, and accelerate your startup’s growth journey.

StartUp Events:

  1. Name: PODIM 2026
    Date: 30 June – 1 July 2026
    Location: Maribor
    Description: Leading Central European startup conference connecting startups with investors, accelerators, and corporate partners through networking and pitch sessions.
    Website: https://podim.org/
  2. Name: VIBE 2026
    Date: 26 June 2026
    Location: Bengaluru
    Description: AI-focused startup summit where founders build solutions to real enterprise problems and connect with CXOs and potential pilot customers.
    Website: https://www.thevibesummit.com/
  3. Name: World Venture Forum 2026
    Date: 6–11 July 2026
    Location: Kitzbühel, Austria
    Description: International venture summit focused on investment, scaling startups, and innovation leadership. It connects global investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders with curated sessions.
    Website: https://worldventureforum.info/
  4. Name: R.AI.SE Summit 2026
    Date: 8–9 July 2026
    Location: Paris, France
    Description: An AI-centric startup & innovation summit exploring practical AI adoption across industries such as Fintech, healthcare, cybersecurity, and decentralized technologies — a valuable venue for AI startups to showcase solutions.
    Website: https://rise-summit.org/
  5. Name: StartupFest 2026
    Date: 8–10 July 2026
    Location: Montreal, Canada
    Description: A global entrepreneurial gathering that brings together founders, investors, and innovators with keynotes, mentorship sessions, pitch opportunities, and networking tailored for growth-stage startups and founders.
    Website: https://startupfest.com/

Startup Funding Opportunities:

  1. Name: Startup Srujan Seed Support
    Date (Deadline): Rolling 2026
    Amount: ₹2.5 Lakhs – ₹10 Lakhs
    Equity Taken: 0%
    Website: https://ihubgujarat.in/srujan
  2. Name: India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Startup Challenge (AMRUT 2.0)
    Date: Deadline typically before Sep 2026
    Amount: Up to ₹20 Lakh grant (€24,000)
    Equity Taken: 0% equity
    Website: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ipps-startup/
  3. Name:  DBT-BIRAC Product Commercialization Program Fund (PCP Fund)
    Date: 30 June 2026
    Amount: Varies by project
    Equity Taken: No direct equity
    Website: https://www.birac.nic.in/
  4. Name: EIC Accelerator Funding Cut-off
    Date: 8 July 2026
    Amount: Up to €2.5 M grant + €10 M equity investment
    Equity Taken: Yes (for investment portion)
    Website: https://eic.ec.europa.eu/eic-funding-opportunities/eic-accelerator_en
  5. Name: Creative Business Cup 2026
    Date: Final global rounds typically held August 2026
    Amount: Up to €25k prize + investor exposure
    Equity Taken: None
    Website: https://creativebusinesscup.com

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