Kumamoto City, in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures, announces the hosting of the “Startup World Cup” Kyushu regional qualifier in August. This event provides local startups the chance to compete in the global finals in Silicon Valley come October. The agreement aims to foster an environment for startups to thrive on a global stage, with Mayor Kazufumi Onishi expressing hopes to amplify startup support and collaboration across Kyushu. The Startup World Cup, featuring qualifiers in over 50 countries, offers a grand prize of 1 million USD to the winner, highlighting the global scale and stakes of the competition. Source: Startup World Cup official website
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