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what is Startup World Cup?

Startup World Cup is the largest global startup conference and pitch competition where 70+ cities send their champion team to the San Francisco Grand Finale, to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize.

50k+

attendees

2,5k

investors

500+

speakers

75+

regionals

RENO EVENT DETAILS 

Reno Startup Week, in partnership with Elevate Reno and Pegasus Tech Ventures, is excited to be a participating regional competition site for Startup World Cup. This special event will take place on Wednesday, October 1st. Ten startups will each have 4 minutes to pitch their company, followed by Q&A from a panel of judges. The winner of the event will go on to compete at Startup World Cup's Grand Finale in San Francisco, October 15-17, at Hilton Union Square. 

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startup fair 

4-6 PM - Whitney Peak Cargo Concert Hall

Join us for Reno Startup Week's Startup Fair! This event will kick off an engaging evening of startup pitches. Whether you're a founder, investor, mentor, or just interested in immersing yourself in the startup world, you won't want to miss this chance to network with the 10 runner-ups from the pitch application. Come and hear their elevator pitches, network one-on-one with companies, and vote for your favorite company for the People's Choice Award. Food and beverages will be served, and the Startup World Cup pitch competition will begin immediately following the fair at 6:00pm. The Startup Fair is sponsored by the Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship.

key Dates

July 15

Applications Open

Aug 22

Application Deadline

Sep 1

Top 10 Announcement

oct 1

Reginal Finale

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