Apply as a startup
GO GLOBAL SOUTH / APPLICATION

Your next chapter.
Starts here.

Apply for the 2026–2027 edition.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Prepare your
next step.

Tell us what you are building, the problem it solves and the people behind it. Have your company details, website, team information and pitch deck ready. Use clear, specific answers to explain why international growth matters to your startup.

Eligibility & selection ↗
APPLICATIONS / OPEN

Applications are open. The application deadline will be announced on this page.

Complete all required fields (*) and upload your pitch deck in PDF, PPT or PPTX format (maximum 8 MB).

No equity or success fee is required to participate in GO GLOBAL SOUTH.

Read the FAQ ↗
04 / THE PROGRAMME JOURNEYFull timeline ↗

Timeline.

2026–2027 EDITION

From Bucharest to Jakarta.
One journey. New perspectives.

BUCHARESTJAKARTA
  1. 01
    6–8 OCT2026
    Bucharest

    How To Web

    How To Web, Bucharest. The programme is previewed ahead of its official launch.

  2. 02
    15 OCT2026
    Bucharest

    Official launch

    Official launch at IQ Digital Summit.

  3. 03
    OCT–NOV2026
    Bucharest

    Applications & selection

    Applications, screening and selection of the GO GLOBAL SOUTH cohort.

  4. 04
    3–4 DEC2026
    Bali, Indonesia

    New Asia Forum

    GO GLOBAL SOUTH connects with the Southeast Asian ecosystem at New Asia Forum.

  5. 05
    2027BUCHAREST → JAKARTA

    The Journey Continues

    Mentoring and continuation of the programme — to be discussed.

The closing date will be announced here.

3–4 DECEMBER 2026 / BALI, INDONESIA

New Asia Forum.

GO GLOBAL SOUTH will select up to 10 startups for the 2026-2027 cohort. All selected startups are welcome to attend New Asia Forum in Bali on 3-4 December 2026.

For 3 startups selected by the jury, travel and accommodation will be covered by the programme. Other cohort members who choose to attend will need to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

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Required fields are marked *. Your pitch deck can be PDF, PPT or PPTX, up to 8 MB.

01

Your startup.

02

Your ambition.

03

Your team.

04

Your documents.

PDF / PPT / PPTX · Maximum 8 MB

Required fields are marked *.