Upcoming Startup & Funding Events - 26 Nov 2025

From Pitch competitions to Global tech challenges, here are the key events driving startup growth and investment opportunities this season.

Startup Events:

1. Name: STEP Dubai 2026

• Date: 11-12 February 2026

• Location: Dubai Internet City, Dubai, UAE

• Description: Tech-festival for startups, exploring AI, culture, entrepreneurship; 8000+ attendees, 400+ startups showcase.

• Website: https://dubai.stepconference.com/

2. Name: TechCon Global – TechCon SouthWest 2026

• Date: 12-13 February 2026

• Location: Austin, Texas, USA

• Description: Innovation conference for startups and investors – AI, SaaS, digital health, networking, growth-oriented tracks.

• Website: https://techconglobal.com/

3. Name: LEAP 2026

• Date: 13-16 April 2026

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Description: Region’s largest tech event featuring global startups, AI, 200k+ visitors, innovation tracks.

• Website: https://onegiantleap.com/

4. Name: Gitex Asia 2026

• Date: 09-10 April 2026

• Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

• Description: ASIA’S Largest & Most Global Tech, Startup & Digital Investments Event – Advancing bold global partnerships in Asia

• Website: https://gitexasia.com/

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Startup Funding Opportunities:

1. Name: Techstars Boulder/Sydney/London 2026 Cohort

• Date: 18 February 2026

• Amount: $120,000

• Equity Taken: 6% equity

• Website: https://www.techstars.com

2. Name: Plug and Play Spring Accelerator 2026

• Date: 12 March 2026

• Amount: Up to $250,000

• Equity Taken: 0–2% equity

• Website: https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com

3. Name: Sequoia Spark Fellowship 2026 (Women Founders)

• Date: 8 March 2026

• Amount: $100,000 grant

• Equity Taken: 0% equity

• Website: https://www.sequoiacap.com

4. Name: 500 Global Flagship Accelerator

• Date: 20 February 2026

• Amount: $150,000

• Equity Taken: 6% equity

• Website: https://500.co