Genoa, Italy Regional
The global competition
Startup World Cup is an international competition for startups. Through regional stages around the world, it connects founders, investors, entrepreneurs and innovation professionals, leading to the global finale.
The Italian stage
The Genoa stage brings selected startups to the E. Montale Auditorium to present their projects before a panel of experts. The event is for startups, investors, businesses and anyone interested in meeting the innovation ecosystem.
Finalists notified
TBD
Regional finale
October 22, 2026
Speakers & judges
Co-Founder, Fondazione Genova Startup · Science and Innovation Expert
Co-founder of Fondazione Genova Startup and a science and innovation expert.
Co-Founder, Fondazione Genova Startup · Adjunct Professor, University of Genoa
Co-founder of the Foundation and Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Genoa.
Operations Manager and Board Member, Fondazione Genova Startup
Co-founder and Operations Manager of the Foundation, Board Member and Innovation Manager registered with MIMIT in 2023.
Co-Founder and Board Member, Fondazione Genova Startup
Co-founder and Board Member of Fondazione Genova Startup.
CEO, CyberTribu · Co-Founder, Fondazione Genova Startup
Co-founder of Fondazione Genova Startup and CEO of CyberTribu S.r.l.
Co-Founder and Board Member, Fondazione Genova Startup
Co-founder and Board Member of Fondazione Genova Startup.
CEO, Talent Garden Genova and ADD+ · Co-Founder, Fondazione Genova Startup
Co-founder of the Foundation, and co-founder and CEO of Talent Garden Genova and ADD+.
Organized by
Startup World Cup · Genova
Meet startups, investors and innovation leaders in the heart of Genoa.