Pivot, a Web3 venture accelerator, has announced the launch of the second edition of its Open Demo Day, set for mid-January 2026. The inaugural event drew over one hundred applications from founders worldwide, culminating in six finalists presenting on a global stage and competing for a prize pool exceeding $100,000.
The upcoming edition will expand on this foundation, with leading ecosystem partners providing participating startups with access to cloud infrastructure, strategic guidance, legal support, and media amplification, aimed at helping founders move beyond the pitch and advance toward practical execution.
“We launched Open Demo Day to widen access for founders everywhere. The response to the first edition showed us how much talent is waiting for the right platform,” said Anshul Dhir, Founder and CEO of Pivot, in a written statement. “With the second edition, we hope to continue supporting founders who are solving real problems and driving meaningful progress,” he added.
As the convergence of Web3 and AI accelerates, a new generation of startups is emerging with a focus on utility, data-driven solutions, and interoperability. Pivot’s Open Demo Day seeks to highlight these founders, connecting them with capital, networks, and strategic partners to support their growth.
The event is positioning itself as a significant gathering within the space, attracting prominent participants from the global Web3 and AI ecosystems, including venture firms, foundations, infrastructure providers, and accelerator networks. More than 30 international funds and ecosystem partners have confirmed their participation in the virtual event.
The first edition of Pivot’s Open Demo Day attracted more than 30 investors, many of whom indicated interest in continuing discussions with participating teams. Post-event analysis suggested that the presentations generated over $1.5 million in early-stage investment interest.
The upcoming edition seeks to build on this momentum by providing startups with a global platform to demonstrate traction, direct access to investors and strategic partners, feedback from industry experts, and visibility within Pivot’s network of more than 300 venture capital firms and ecosystem collaborators. Projects with a minimum viable product, early traction, or a clearly defined problem-solution fit are encouraged to apply.
For the second edition, Pivot has assembled a coalition of leading Web3 and AI organizations to create a $100,000 reward pool, offering participating startups tangible tools and ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Contributors include AWS, BloFin, Cicada, Hacken, Seedify, BlockLegal, and Mpost Media Group, providing resources ranging from cloud infrastructure and AI-powered tools to real-time security audits, tokenomics guidance, liquidity management, legal advisory, and media amplification. Collectively, these partners form a comprehensive support structure designed to help startups build efficiently, scale strategically, and launch effectively.
The judging panel for Open Demo Day consists of investors, strategists, and ecosystem builders from across the Web3 space, evaluating startups on innovation, scalability, and market potential. Their insights will assist founders in refining token models, growth strategies, and go-to-market execution, while offering a clear perspective on what top-tier investors seek in emerging Web3 and AI ventures.
The event is further strengthened by a network of global and regional ecosystem partners, who contribute domain expertise, community access, and regional insights, extending the event’s reach and providing startups with visibility across leading Web3 ecosystems worldwide. These collaborations reflect Pivot’s founder-first, globally connected philosophy, supporting innovation beyond recognition to practical execution.
Participating startups will have the opportunity to pitch to investors, angels, and strategic partners, access up to $100,000 in ecosystem rewards, receive real-time feedback from mentors, and gain visibility across Pivot’s global founder network, which spans over 290 VCs, 65 angel investors, and 240 ecosystem partners. The Open Demo Day will be held virtually, with live online sessions. For registration and application details, interested startups can visit https://luma.com/bwgqhdskor complete the application form at https://0xpivot.com/Startup-Application, with further instructions available via Pivot’s Discord channel at https://discord.com/invite/0xPivot.
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