Startup Grind Tbilisi, together with the Ilia State University Startup Grind Chapter, will host the local Pitch Battle as part of the global Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale.
Pitch Battle Royale is a high-energy, international pitch competition for early-stage startups that spotlights bold founders and innovative ideas through live pitching, expert feedback, and multi-stage advancement — all culminating in the chance to be crowned champion and gain meaningful exposure.
Local Startup Grind chapters host the first round of competition, where startups battle it out in one of three stages—Idea, Development, or Traction—for the chance to advance to the Semi Finals and Finals.
Whether you’re pitching or attending, expect high-energy competition, sharp ideas, and meaningful connections.
Who Should Apply?
Startups compete in the stage that best matches their progress:
Idea Stage – Early concepts, validation, or pre-MVP
Development Stage – Building, testing, or launching a product
Traction Stage – Users, revenue, pilots, or early scale (up to Series A)
Each startup delivers:
● A 2-minute pitch
● Up to 3 slides
● Live Q&A and feedback from judges
What’s at Stake?
Local winner receives:
Local recognition
Advancement to the Semi-Finals
Digital swag
Complimentary Ticket to SG Conference April 27-29, 2026
How to Get Involved
Startups
Apply to compete at PitchBattleRoyale.com
(All competition details, rules, and eligibility live there.)
Local deadline for Georgia Chapter is February 11, 11:59PM.
Startup Grind Tbilisi chapter will get in touch with you if you advance to local finals.
Attendees
Register to attend through the ticket link or go the link below and come cheer on your local founders. /
https://www.startupgrind.com/e/mpr547/
Whether you’re pitching your startup or showing up to support the ecosystem, Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale is where founders battle, ideas shine, and the next big companies take their first step onto the global stage.
