🚀 CALLING WOMEN-LED STARTUPS WORLDWIDE
What if your next pitch put you in front of Silicon Valley judges — in Sardinia, Italy?
Prospera Alpha Ventures is now accepting applications for our global Startup Pitch Competition at the InnovateHer Investor Summit, October 2–3, 2026, in Cagliari, Sardinia.

🌎 Startups from anywhere in the world can apply.
We’re looking for women-led or women-co-founded companies with:
✓ $300K+ ARR
✓ Strong market validation
✓ Tech or tech-enabled innovation
✓ Global growth potential
✓ Incorporation after 2021

8 finalists will be selected to pitch live before our Silicon Valley judging panel:
⭐ Alexandra Dumas, Head of VC and Startup Partnerships, Google (US West)
⭐ Deborah Magid, NextStar Venture Partners
⭐ Grace Park, Prospera Alpha Ventures
⭐ Paulina Szyszyck, E12 Ventures
🏆 1st Prize: $25K investment* + acceleration & mentorship
✈️ 2nd Prize: Trip to San Francisco + access to the InnovateHer San Francisco Investor Summit in March 2027
💡 3rd Prize: $500 + 3 hours of Silicon Valley mentorship

📅 Applications close September 2, 2026.
Ready to take your startup from your home market to the global stage?

👉 APPLY NOW
📍 Cagliari, Sardinia 🇮🇹 | October 2–3, 2026

*Investment subject to due diligence, legal and funding requirements and additional terms and conditions.

Deadline for Applications: 2026-09-02