Watch selected Ohio startups compete at the Startup World Cup regional in Columbus on October 24, 2026. Doors open at 8:00 AM EDT; the program runs from 8:30 AM to noon at CCAD’s Joseph V. Canzani Center, 60 Cleveland Avenue. Attendance is free.
Founders seeking a pitch slot must apply separately by October 15 through the official Startup World Cup application. An attendee registration does not enter a startup in the competition. The regional winner advances to the global competition in San Francisco; the advertised $1 million investment prize belongs to that global final. Hosted by Kickstart Labs with CCAD.
Who it’s for
- Industry
- All sectors
- Funding stage
- Not specified
Listed from the organizer’s public information. Confirm eligibility, dates and fees before applying. An audience ticket may not include a pitching slot. Event information disclaimer