You asked—we listened.

After tons of requests for more time, we’re officially extending the deadline to apply for the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals. But don’t wait too long—applications will close at the end of this week or once we reach 100 companies, whichever comes first.

This is your shot to pitch on one of the biggest stages in Virginia and compete for a chance to win $1 million in investment capital at the global finals in San Francisco.

Apply now: innovate757.org/startupworldcupva

This is your moment to connect with top investors, founders, and community leaders from across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Also This Week: 757 TechNite Nominations Close July 13

While we’re talking about major opportunities, don’t forget to recognize the people and companies driving innovation across Hampton Roads.

Nominations for 757 TechNite 2025, presented by JPMorganChase, are open through Saturday, July 13.

TechNite is the region’s premier celebration of technology and innovation—honoring leaders across startups, business, education, government, and defense.

Award categories include:

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Dan Bell Innovative Tech Builder

  • 757CIO CIO/CTO of the Year

  • John “Dubby” Wynne Regional Innovation Champion

  • Emerging Company

  • Startup to Watch

  • Innovation in Education

  • Technical Achievement in Government

  • Advancement in Defense Contracting

Nominate as many people and organizations as you’d like. It only takes a few minutes:
innovate757.org/757technite

Let’s make sure the entrepreneurs, visionaries, and change-makers moving our region forward get the spotlight they deserve.