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ABOUT CENTRAL ASIA TECH SUMMIT

The Central Asia Tech Summit is the premier gathering for the region’s top startup ecosystem leaders, investors, and innovators. First launched in July 2024, the summit brought Silicon Valley investors, global tech pioneers, and leading entrepreneurs to Mongolia for an exclusive, invite-only event.

Returning in 2025, the summit continues to be the only startup event in the world where every talk comes with follow-up materials, ensuring attendees gain not just inspiration but real, actionable insights to drive their success. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or industry leader, this is the ultimate platform for networking, growth, and shaping the future of tech in Central Asia.

ABOUT STARTUP WORLD CUP CENTRAL ASIA

The Startup World Cup is a global competition that connects the best startups, top investors, and world-class tech leaders across 70+ countries. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based VC firm with $3 billion in AUM, this competition offers startups a unique chance to pitch on a global stage and compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco.

In 2024, Exponential Zaisan Partners, in collaboration with Nomadic Minds and Mongolia Economic Forum, organized the first-ever Startup World Cup Central Asia. The regional competition provided a transformative opportunity for startups to gain exposure in front of leading investors, VCs, and industry experts from across Central Asia and beyond.

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ROAD TO THE CROWN

Step I:

Legally registered Startups can easily apply through this online quick form:

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Application deadline: May 31, 2025

Step II:

CHOOSING THE TOP 10

Upon completing your application, your form and presentation will be delegated directly to the screening committee. The committee, which will be composed of leading tech experts, will discuss, assess, interview and select the 10 most promising startups that will pitch in the Startup World Cup Central Asia competition and top 10 selected startups will be announced on June 21st, 2024.

Step III:

CENTRAL ASIA REGIONAL FINALE

Top 10 selected startups will compete on July 9th, 2025 to win the chance to participate in the Grand Finale in San Francisco in October 2025.

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KEY DATES

  • May 31, 2025
    Application Deadline
  • June 7, 2025
    Top 10 Selection
  • July 9, 2025
    Startup World Cup Central Asia Regional Finale in Ulaanbaatar
  • Oct 4, 2025
    Global Grand Finale in San Francisco

WHY APPLY?

  • Represent Central Asia
  • Enjoy worldwide recognition
  • Gain access to top tier investors
  • Develop corporate partnerships
  • Network with industry experts
  • Unbelievable opportunity to meet & mingle with investors, accelerators, other ecosystem players, winning startups from around the globe, media, & global tech leaders
  • Jumpstart your startup with US$1M (previous grand finale winners have raised tens of millions in funding)

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Innovative Startups
  • Legally Registered
  • As the pitch competition is in-person this year, make sure to be in Mongolia on July 4th in person
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