Grand Demo Day is the finale of an eight-week startup selection process
Teams take part in Weekly Demo Days held by Startup Garage × Yandex Uzbekistan, get feedback, and work on their projects along the way. The strongest teams make it to the final and pitch their startups to investors
Our journey so far
Across the first three Demo Days
550+
founders registered
$450K
in investor soft commitments
33
startup finalists
What to expect
Selected pitches
Meet the selected startups, learn what they’re building and explore synergies
Feedback session
Get questions, insights, and practical feedback from investors and experts
Investor meetings
Shake hands with investors, and discuss what’s next for your startup
Networking
Meet founders, investors, experts, and business leaders — all in one place
How to make it to the final
01
Apply
Share details about your project, team configuration, and progress so far
02
Make the shortlist
Startup Garage selects teams to take part in the Weekly Demo Days
03
Pitch your project
Present your startup to experts, get feedback, and sharpen your pitch
04
Make it to Grand Demo Day
The strongest teams get to pitch their projects to investors at the final
Who it’s for
Founders
Pitch your project, get feedback from experts, and connect with active investors
Experts and businesses
Discover new projects early, share your expertise, and meet the people building them
Investors
Meet teams that have made it through the selection process and shown real progress
Attend as a guest
Register to watch the pitches, meet the teams, and join the startup community