NextUnicorn Global Startup Award / Startup Battle Series

The Global Startup Award is the highest recognition given to winners of the NextUnicorn Startup Pitch Battle, a pitch-competition circuit that runs through dozens of cities across India and other regions, plus a remote/virtual edition for founders who can't attend in person.

What you get

• The official NextUnicorn Global Startup Award
• Access to venture funding from the fund
• Global media exposure
• Entry into the NextUnicorn founder network
• Strategic support and mentorship from partnering investors and operators

Who can apply

• Startups from any country or industry, at the pre-seed or seed stage
• A clear, unique value proposition
• Demonstrated traction
• A scalable business model

How selection works: Apply to pitch, then a shortlist based on merit, then a live pitch to a panel of investors, then a winner is chosen. In the India Series format, the fund runs five weekly city events over five weeks and the overall champion is promised funding and full backing from NextUnicorn.Fund.

How to apply: Register through the StartUp Battle event registration form for your city or region, or the remote edition.

Note: no entry fee is stated on any page checked for this listing — verify directly with the organiser whether pitching or attending carries a cost before applying.