PITCH is the startup competition built into Web Summit Qatar, staged in Doha as part of the summit. It is open globally to early-stage companies.
Teams chosen for it get a pitch slot on Centre Stage, introductions to the investors attending, and the broader exposure the event generates. Participation is non-dilutive, with no equity taken and no cash prize recorded.
The 2027 edition runs 31 January to 3 February in Doha. Applications go through the Web Summit startup programme and no public deadline is given.
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PITCH is the startup competition built into Web Summit Qatar and is open globally to early-stage companies. Teams chosen for it get a pitch slot on Centre Stage, introductions to investors attending, and the broader exposure the event generates. Participation is non-dilutive, with no equity taken and no cash prize recorded. The competition takes place in Doha, Qatar as part of the summit.