SBC Summit's First Pitch 2026

About

A competition offering early-stage betting and gaming startups the chance to pitch their business ideas for a substantial prize package, including cash, services, and access to valuable resources. Participants will gain exposure and networking opportunities at the SBC Summit, enhancing their visibility in the industry.

Benefits

• 🎁Prize Package
  Prize package valued at over €80,000
• 📊API Access
  One year of API access to sports data worth €42,000
• 🎨Design Package
  Exclusive brand or web design package worth $3,000
• 📈Market Intelligence
• 12 months of platform access for market intelligence worth €7,400
• 🎥Video Promo
  Video promo package and social media audit worth €5,000
• ⚖️ Legal Services
  €4,000 credit for gaming-related legal services
• 📢Advertising
  Six months of advertising on SBC’s media sites worth €11,000
• 🏢SBC Summit Access
  A booth and tickets for SBC Summit 2027 worth €15,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be early-stage betting and gaming companies
• Only five startups will be selected to pitch
• Must present a product and business plan to a panel of judges.

Participation Commitments

• Finalists must pitch live on stage for three minutes followed by a three-minute Q&A
• Must attend the SBC Summit in Lisbon on October 1, 2026
• Participation in the Startup Zone for networking opportunities.

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Betting and Gaming