Startup World Cup Virginia: Pitch for $1 Million

The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals will return to Virginia Beach on August 21, 2025, bringing together ten of the state’s top businesses to compete for a chance to represent Virginia at the Grand Finale in San Francisco. The event, hosted by Innovate Hampton Roads at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, offers the winner a substantial prize of $1,000,000 investment capital from Pegasus Tech Ventures. The Startup World Cup Virginia is more than just a pitch competition, it’s a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, providing attendees with the opportunity to witness powerful pitches and engage in meaningful networking. Attendees can also learn more about the application and pitching process by attending the informational session on May 21, 2025.

The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals

The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals return to Virginia Beach on August 21, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. Ten of Virginia’s top businesses will take the stage to compete for a chance to represent the Commonwealth at the Grand Finale in San Francisco — and win $1,000,000 in investment capital, thanks to Pegasus Tech Ventures.

Event Details and Registration

Whether you’re building a business, investing in new ideas, or supporting Virginia’s innovation ecosystem, this event is your opportunity to be part of something big.

Information Session and Application Deadlines

To get started, don’t miss the Startup World Cup Virginia Informational Session on May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Learn what it takes to apply, pitch, and compete in front of investors, industry experts, and business leaders.
Register here: https://bit.ly/SWCVBIS25

Previous Winner and Key Dates

Last year’s Virginia winner, ivWatch, went on to place third in the world — proving that homegrown businesses from our region can lead on a global scale.

Key Dates to Know:

Information Session: May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Register here
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
Apply now
Event Date: August 21, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
201 Market St UNIT 204, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Event details and tickets

Hosted by Innovate Hampton Roads

Hosted by Innovate Hampton Roads, this event is more than a pitch competition — it’s a celebration of business, innovation, and the people shaping the future of our economy. Expect powerful pitches, meaningful networking, and a room full of the Virginia’s brightest minds.

Don’t Miss Out

If you’re a business owner, investor, student, community leader or simply someone who wants to see what’s next, this is the event you need to attend.