PITCH is Web Summit Qatar’s startup pitching competition, bringing together the world’s leading early-stage startups to battle it out onstage. Founders have the chance to pitch to – and learn from – investors and leaders.
Apply for our 2024 ALPHA startup program and join us next February in Doha.

A member of our startups team will review your application. You’ll receive an email with more information.

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PITCH

PITCH at Web Summit Qatar is open to exhibiting ALPHA and BETA startups that have received less than €5 million in funding to date and that have not had a discernible change in business model in the last three years.

What happens when I apply?

All applications are recorded and passed on to an independent panel of influential judges for assessment.

Assessment and selection

The top 42 startups will prepare their decks and delivery to battle it out onstage at Web Summit Qatar.

Prepare for battle

Present in front of a panel of investors, members of the media and global partners for the chance to be crowned the winner of PITCH.

Time to pitch

Meet some of our past winners

Watch our trailer for Web Summit Qatar 2024

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&#8211;  Alex Kendall, Co-founder &amp; CEO, Wayve | Web Summit 2018 PITCH winner

“The publicity of winning PITCH gave us a build in momentum as we approach our next fundraising.”

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– Maria Hahn, Founder &amp; CEO, Nutrix | Web Summit 2019 PITCH winner

“I’ve pitched to the public before, but the size of the PITCH audience is very impressive.”

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– Ana Robakidze, Founder &amp; CEO, Theneo | Web Summit 2022 PITCH winner