Virginia Cup 2026
An Official Startup World Cup Qualifier

Ten of Virginia’s best startups. One stage. A shot at $1,000,000. Thursday, September 17 | Sandler Center, Virginia Beach

EVENT DETAILS

When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM doors/program starts ~5:45 PM | Ends 8:00 PM
Where: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Free Town Center parking at Market & Virginia Beach Blvd; Westin & Commerce garage across the street.
What to expect: Live pitches from Virginia’s Top 10 startups + energy not seen at any other pitch event + networking with founders, investors, and leaders + entertainment + championship ceremony

Witness the next Virginia champion who could go global (like ivWatch → 3rd in the world, or 2025 winner Luminoah).
Network with investors, innovators, leaders, and founders from every corner of the Commonwealth.
Experience Virginia’s biggest single-night gathering of the startup ecosystem.
NEW in 2026! VIPC will award $50,000 in prizes
Be in the room when the winner is crowned and advances toward a $1M investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures.