Startup World Cup - Twin Cities Regional
The Twin Cities Regional is a live pitch competition where the top 10 startups, selected from all applications, will compete on stage for the regional championship.Each startup receives a 4-minute pitch followed by 2 minutes of Q&A with a panel of 4 to 6 expert judges, including venture capitalists, thought leaders, and industry executives.
The Regional Champion earns the right to represent the Twin Cities at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale Semi-Finals in San Francisco, November 18 to 20, 2026, competing against regional winners from 60+ countries for the $1,000,000 investment prize.
Startup World Cup - Twin Cities Regional
Date
September 18, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Great Northern Building
180 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Presented by
Startup World Cup and Pegasus Tech Ventures
Cost
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