Are you ready to pitch your startup to global investors? Then register HERE (Final registeration is needed to be done from luma)

​​This is a rare opportunity to pitch, raise funding, and unlock global partnerships—all in one place.

​​ 👉 If you wanna participate to pitch your startup at the event, then apply now- https://spark2050.com/business-registration?event-country=Korea . Only selected startups will pitch on stage.

​Agenda
-12:00 PM : Door opening
​-13:00 PM : Welcome & Introduction
​-13:30 – 14:00 PM : Pitch session
​-14:00 – 14:30 PM : Panel Discussion on How Startups Can Secure Global Investment and Scale Beyond Borders
​-14:30 – 16:30 PM : Pitch session
​-16:30 – 17:30 PM : Winner Announcement & Networking

​Benefits
​- Chance to win $50,000 in cash prizes
​- Flight tickets and accommodation will be provided for the selected 3 winners to pitch at the Dubai Grand Finale (Dec 4–5, 2025)
​- Secure global investment and funding opportunities
- ​Build high-value networks with global investors
​- Gain visibility for innovative ideas with live pitches & real-time judging
​- Presentations from local and global industry leaders

​Transformative Industry Themes
- ​Digital Innovation & Data Infrastructure
​- Cybersecurity & Blockchain
-​ AgriTech, FoodTech & Sustainable F&B
- ​Smart Cities & Eco-Friendly Solutions
​- Digital Banking, Finance & FinTech
​- Media, Film, and Next-Gen Entertainment
​- Healthcare, Hospitality & Wellness
​- Other SDG-aligned technologies

​Who Should Apply & Participate
- ​Scale-up stage startups with validated products/services
​- SMEs building innovative & impactful solutions
- ​Founders aiming for global expansion
- ​Startups aligned with UN SDGs
- ​Entrepreneurs seeking funding, visibility & cross-border growth
​- Influencers & thought leaders in smart living and sustainability

​Investment Channels Include
​- Global VCs & CVCs
​- Family Offices & HNIs
​- Angel Investors & Investment Bankers

​Evaluation Criteria
​- A jury will assess entries based on:
​- Scalability (growth potential)
- ​Feasibility & maturity
​- Innovation & differentiation
​- Clarity of value proposition
​- Team diversity & readiness
- ​SDG alignment & sustainability impact

​Upcoming Roadshow Stops
​Oct 9 – Switzerland
​Oct 16 – USA
​Oct 23 – Cambodia
​Oct 30 – UK (London)
​Nov 13 – India
​Nov 20 – Hong Kong
​Nov 27 – Singapore
​Dec 4–5 – Dubai (Grand Finale)

​Important Notes

1. ​​Application deadline: September 21st, 2025
2. Registration fee is free
3. Final registeration is needed from luma -  https://luma.com/r47h2uqv 
4. ​​Other ecosystem supporters are welcome to apply to attend, but priority will be given to startups and investors
5. If you are applying to pitch on stage, please apply from this link: https://spark2050.com/business-registration?event-country=Korea.
6. The pitch must be delivered in English only.
7. Food and drinks will be provided!

​About the Ecosystem Organizations:

​FAMPOSO- A Global Platform Uniting Family Offices, Investors And Innovators Through Impact- Driven Events. Empowering communities through sustainable investments, influencer-driven commerce, and borderless growth opportunities.

​Founder Institute- The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 7,000 alumni and $1.75BN raised since 2009, FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.

​Spark2050- Spark2050 serves as a platform for fostering networking, investment opportunities, and SME fund-raising, while also offering attendees the chance to learn from industry experts and participate in a hackathon.

​​Openfor.co- A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and a collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.

​Global Startup Center: Provides foreign entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to succeed in Korea and beyond. Run by the Ministry of SME and Startups (MSS) and KISED(Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development), Our dedicated help desk (OASIS Visa Support) and curated programs ensure you have everything you need to navigate the Korean business landscape.

​Velli Ventures Inc: A global infrastructure investment group based in the USA and Singapore, dedicated to discovering, funding, and supporting the world’s most promising startups. Velli Ventures partners closely with visionary entrepreneurs, providing hands-on guidance and strategic capital to transform bold ideas into game-changing companies.​

Hire Pundit: A values-driven professional services firm built on integrity, dependability, and motivation. With deep industry expertise and a strong culture rooted in ethical decision-making, Hire Pundit delivers high-performance solutions that put clients first.

​World Tamil Organisation (UK): Founded in 2005, dedicated to supporting the Tamil community through arts, culture, education, and humanitarian relief. The organisation provides training, music classes, and educational support in Merton while delivering aid to those in need in the UK and abroad.

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