Neurosoft Bioelectronics, a Switzerland-based startup, has been named the winner of the 2026 Startup World Cup Las Vegas Regional Competition, held on January 7, 2026, alongside the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The event drew nearly 1,000 attendees and featured 15 finalists selected from over 500 applications across more than 13 countries. The company stood out for its innovative minimally invasive neural interface, a technology designed to train cortical AI models by capturing high-fidelity brain signals. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize brain-computer interfaces and advance the development of next-generation AI systems that learn from neural data. As the regional champion, Neurosoft Bioelectronics will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, scheduled for November 2026, where it will compete for a $1 million investment prize. The competition is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based global venture capital firm managing $2 billion in assets. The judging panel, composed of prominent investors, selected Neurosoft Bioelectronics based on its technological innovation, scalability, and market potential. Anis Uzzaman, Founder and CEO of Pegasus Tech Ventures, who launched the Startup World Cup in 2016, praised the finalists. “This is our second time hosting the event in Las Vegas, and it’s been a tremendous success. The level of talent and ambition among the 15 finalists was exceptional. We’re proud to see Neurosoft Bioelectronics represent the future of neurotechnology on the global stage,” he said. The top 15 finalists in the Las Vegas Regional included: Haply Robotics (Canada), Dentomi Limited (Hong Kong), Büyütech (Turkey), Ranictek Inc. (Taiwan), Neurosoft Bioelectronics (Switzerland) – Winner, Qunova Computing (South Korea), SKYLD (France), CacheAI Technologies, Inc. (Japan), ANT Systems Nano Tech (Netherlands), CaPow (Israel), EYE-Tech srl (Italy), Ambient Scientific Inc. (United States), BTRY AG (Switzerland), Swave Photonics (Belgium), and Upside Sports Entertainment (Japan). Pegasus Tech Ventures, the event’s organizer, is known for its Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) model, helping large corporations partner with high-potential startups. The Startup World Cup, now the world’s leading startup pitch competition, hosts over 100 regional events across six continents, providing a global platform for early-stage companies to access funding, mentorship, and industry connections. The Grand Finale in San Francisco will bring together regional winners to present their innovations to a global audience of investors, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. The competition continues to be a key driver in identifying and accelerating the next generation of transformative technology.