Women Startup Competition – FINAL 2026
Type
In-personLocation
Király utca 26, 1061, Budapest, Pest, HungaryTimezone
Budapest, Europe (GMT+2)Application deadline
Nov 2, 2026, 11:59 PM
GET SEEN. GET CONNECTED. GET FUNDED.
WHO WE ARE
Women Startup Competition (WSC) is an international startup competition and community supporting female founders and gender-diverse teams.
For 10+ years, WSC has connected startups with mentors, investors, business experts and partners across 30+ countries. We have received 1,200+ applications, mentored 650+ entrepreneurs and supported 100+ finalists.
Our mission is to increase the visibility of women in business and help diverse startup teams grow, connect and access capital.
WHY APPLY?
GET ON STAGE
Pitch your startup to an international audience, jury, investors and startup professionals.
MEET INVESTORS
Connect with investors, business angels, corporate partners and potential supporters.
GET MENTORED
Receive practical feedback to improve your business, pitch and next steps.
GROW YOUR NETWORK
Meet founders, mentors, investors and ecosystem players from around the world.
INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY
Gain international exposure, PR opportunities and access to the wider startup ecosystem.
WHO CAN APPLY?
WSC is open to female-founded and gender-diverse startups with female leadership, female founders/co-founders or at least 50% female representation.
Startups should be at MVP stage or very close to launch.
WSC FINAL 2026
Date: December 2–3, 2026
Location: Budapest
December 2 | Mentoring Day | 11:00–16:30
Selected startups receive practical advice from experienced mentors and experts.
December 3 | WSC Final | 16:00–22:00
Startup pitches, jury evaluation, winner announcement and networking.
🏆 PRIZE PACKAGE
🥇 1st Place — €31,000+ value
€15,000 cash
€10,000 – 12-month weekly 1:1 mentoring
€5,000 – 2 weeks San Francisco co-living & co-working for up to 2 people
2× MacBook Air – 12-month complimentary use
Startup World Cup Grand Finale access
Silicon Valley investor & ecosystem tour
🥈 2nd Place — €18,000+ value
€8,000 cash
€10,000 – 12-month weekly 1:1 mentoring
1× MacBook Air – 6-month complimentary use
🥉 3rd Place — €16,000 value
€6,000 cash
€10,000 – 12-month weekly 1:1 mentoring
⭐ Special Prize — €11,500 value
€1,500 cash
€10,000 – 12-month weekly 1:1 mentoring
HOW TO APPLY
Complete your WSC Startup Registration (€45).
Register or log in to Pozi.io.
Create your startup profile.
Open WSC Final 2026 and submit your startup.
The €45 registration fee gives your startup access to the WSC 2026 application and selection process.
Important: Pozi.io submission does not replace WSC Startup Registration. Only applications with completed registration and payment can be considered.
