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Sheboygan Hosts Startup World Cup with $1M Prize

8/13/2025

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Startups Compete Globally

The Startup World Cup takes place in Sheboygan, WI, on September 8, organized by Accelerate Sheboygan County and SCIC.
Local startups can compete for $2,000 and a shot at $1 million in the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
The event is free for the public, allowing attendees to vote for a People's Choice Winner.
Virginia Beach, VA, will host a Startup World Cup on August 21, providing startups with global exposure and a $1 million prize opportunity.

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Startups Compete Globally

The Startup World Cup takes place in Sheboygan, WI, on September 8, organized by Accelerate Sheboygan County and SCIC.
Local startups can compete for $2,000 and a shot at $1 million in the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
The event is free for the public, allowing attendees to vote for a People's Choice Winner.
Virginia Beach, VA, will host a Startup World Cup on August 21, providing startups with global exposure and a $1 million prize opportunity.

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