If I understand the way the question is worded the answer is NO....,,,,,,,well sort of.
In order to start combustion you need heat. The glowing "glow" plug provides that heat to start combustion. In order for a cold plug to glow it needs voltage applied to it either from a glow start stick or a power panel as ,mentioned.
When a glow engine is very hot it can start without powering-up the glow plug. I and others have had that happen however all the conditions need to be right for it to happen.