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Latin America’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has a crucial date in Porto Alegre. South Summit Brazil is still open for startups from the region to apply for its 2026 competition, to be held from March 25 to 27. The deadline is December 22.
The call is expected to exceed 2,000 applications, consolidating itself as a showcase for regional innovation. The selected startups will have access to privileged connections with investment funds and global corporations.
“Our role is to open paths for Latin American startups to connect with international markets,” explains Wagner Lopes, Country Manager of South Summit Brazil. The platform has mobilized US$14 billion in venture financing during its twelve-year history.
A selection process with a seal of excellence
In January 2026, a jury of 70 experts will evaluate the applications under five key criteria: innovation, scalability, viability, team strength and investment potential. This rigorous process seeks to identify the most promising projects in the region.
The 50 finalist startups will be announced in February, and an intensive preparation program will begin immediately. It will include specialized pitch masterclasses and mentoring sessions with leaders of the global innovation ecosystem.
During the event, founders will present their solutions on The Next Big Thing and Arena main stages, in front of an audience that in 2025 gathered 900 investors with US$215 billion in funds under management.
More than a competition, an ecosystem of opportunities
Selected startups will participate in exclusive meetings with international investors and business agendas designed to drive strategic alliances and pilot projects.
The 2025 edition demonstrated the global reach of the event, with 23,000 attendees from 62 countries, 3,000 startups and 130 investment funds. These figures confirm its position as the main meeting point between entrepreneurship and capital in Latin America.
South Summit Brazil represents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking to scale their solutions. It not only offers international visibility, but also access to a network that has demonstrated its ability to transform startups into global success stories.
Registration is open until December 22 through the event’s official platform. For many startups, this could be the gateway to the next level of growth.
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