Competitions in starting tech business

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There are a number of major tech startup competitions and accelerator programs that entrepreneurs can participate in. Here are some of the most well-known ones:

1. Y Combinator: One of the most prestigious startup accelerators, Y Combinator provides seed funding, mentorship, and connections to startups twice per year through a 3-month program.

Y COMBINATOR

2. TechCrunch Disrupt: An annual technology conference hosted by TechCrunch that features a startup competition where early-stage companies pitch to investors and influential tech leaders.

TECHCRUNCH DISRUPT

3. MassChallenge: A global network of zero-equity startup accelerators and competitions with programs in the United States, Israel, Switzerland, Mexico, and China.

MASSCHALLENGE

4. Startup Battlefield (Disrupt): The startup competition component of the TechCrunch Disrupt conference where startups compete for prizes and funding.

STARTUP BATTLEFIELD

5. Startup World Cup: A global startup competition with regional finals leading up to a grand finale where the winner receives a $1 million investment.

STARTUP WORLDCUP

6. WeWork Creator Awards: An annual competition hosted by WeWork that awards funding and resources to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits.

WEWORK CREATORS AWARDS

7. MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition: One of the oldest and most prestigious student startup competitions, run by the MIT Entrepreneurship Center.

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8. Startup Grind Global Conference: An annual event by Startup Grind featuring a startup competition with prize money and resources for winners.

STARTUP GRIND

These are just a few of the many startup competitions and accelerators worldwide that entrepreneurs can leverage to gain funding, mentorship, and exposure for their new tech ventures.

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