About this Event
Get the chance to win prizes totaling $5,000 at our upcoming Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition and move onto the Startup World Cup Riverside County Finale for a chance to win up to $20,000!
We invite local startups to participate in the Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Riverside ExCITE for a chance to secure a spot at the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale. Hosted by the Office of Technology Partnerships and EPIC SBDC, this event is part of a dynamic celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in Riverside County, California, aimed at amplifying the voices of startups and entrepreneurs in our community. Additionally, the Riverside County winner will advance to the 2025 in San Francisco on October 15th, 2025, to compete for a $1 million investment prize!
The Riverside County Fast Pitch Competition is a highlight of Riverside County Innovation Month, offering a platform for startups and entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas in a 3-minute pitch. This year, the competition will consist of four regional events: Coachella Valley, Southwest Regional (in Murrieta), Riverside Regional (at ExCITE Riverside), and Crucible.
This event is also open to the public for the community - the bigger the audience, the more the fun! Food and drinks will be served. Join us for a night of networking, pitches, and innovations!
Over $20,000 in Prizes & the Chance to Win An Investment Prize of $1 Million
Our regional 2025 Riverside Fast Pitch will include prizes of $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000.
The first prize winner will move onto the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale, which will award over $20,000 in prizes.
The winner of the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale will move on to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco in Fall 2025 for the chance to win an investment prize of $1 million and the opportunity to pitch to over 300 global investors.
APPLY TO THE 2025 RIVERSIDE REGIONAL FAST PITCH COMPETITION
Participation & Eligibility Requirements
To participate in the Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Event on April 17th, 2025, eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Have a startup with a verifiable business presence in Riverside County.
- Possess a minimal viable product, with sales or early investment.
- Submit an application to pitch in the Riverside Regional Fast Pitch.
- Deliver a 3-minute pitch presentation, accompanied by a pitch deck.
- Be prepared for a Q&A session with the judges, with responses limited to 1 minute each.
- Entries will be screened by a panel of judges to determine eligibility.
- Startups cannot enter more than one regional fast pitch competition during Innovation Month and should present in the nearest regional pitch competition to their business.
MORE INFORMATION
APPLICATION FORM
Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions or need further information about the Fast Pitch Competition or Riverside County Innovation Month 2025, please don't hesitate to reach out to us:
Martin Kleckner Director, EPIC SBDC
[email protected]
Maricela Covarrubias Argueta Manager, ExCITE
[email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
3600 Lime St, 3600 Lime Street, Riverside, United States
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