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Startup Grind Tbilisi, together with the Ilia State University Startup Grind Chapter, will host the local Pitch Battle as part of the global Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale — a high-energy international competition for early-stage startups.This is your chance to pitch live, get expert feedback, gain global exposure, and compete for a spot in the Semi-Finals and Finals hosted online by Startup Grind HQ in San Francisco — plus the opportunity to win a ticket to the Startup Grind Global Conference (April 27–29, 2026).
Local Startup Grind chapters host the first round of competition, where startups battle it out in one of three stages—Idea, Development, or Traction—for the chance to advance to the global rounds.
Whether you’re pitching or attending, expect bold ideas, fast-paced competition, and meaningful connections with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.
🧠 Who Should Apply?
Startups compete in the stage that best matches their progress:
✔ Idea Stage – Early concepts, validation, or pre-MVP
✔ Development Stage – Building, testing, or launching a product
✔ Traction Stage – Users, revenue, pilots, or early scale (up to Series A)
Each startup delivers:
● A 2-minute pitch
● Up to 3 slides
● Live Q&A and feedback from judges
🏆 What’s at Stake?
Local winner receives:
🎟️ Ticket to Startup Grind Global Conference — San Francisco
🌍 Advancement to Semi-Finals & Finals hosted online by Startup Grind HQ in San Francisco
💰 2000+ GEL Digital Swag
🧠 Expert Mentorship in Growth, Strategy & Investment
📸 Professional Photo & Video Portfolio
🔸 Local recognition & global exposure opportunities
🔗 How to Get Involved
👉 Startups
Apply to compete at PitchBattleRoyale.com
(All competition details, rules, and eligibility are available there.)
‼️ Local deadline for Georgia Chapter: February 14, 18:00
Startup Grind Tbilisi chapter will contact teams that advance to local finals.
👉 Attendees
Register to attend through the ticket link below and come support Georgia’s next generation of founders:
https://www.startupgrind.com/e/mpr547/
Whether you’re pitching your startup or cheering from the crowd, Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale is where founders battle, ideas shine, and the next big companies take their first step onto the global stage. 🔥🚀
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ილიაუნის თეატრი • Iliauni Theatre, ლიმამუსი, ილია ჭავჭავაძის გამზირი 32, თბილისი, საქართველო, Tbilisi, Georgia
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