About this Event
LIFTOFF is Savannah’s live startup showdown. Local founders take the stage and pitch the businesses they’re building. Judges grill them. Real cash goes to the winners. And on Saturday, the crowd picks its own winner.
Think Shark Tank. Except it’s your neighbors, it’s at Service Brewing, and every ticket includes a drink.
FRIDAY, NOV 20 | LIFTOFF: SPARK
Up to 29 founders. Two minutes each. No slides. Nowhere to hide. The winner takes the last seat in Saturday’s final.
Presented by the Savannah Economic Development Authority
SATURDAY, NOV 21 | LIFTOFF: LOWCOUNTRY
Ten finalists from across the region. Four minutes to pitch. Two minutes of judges’ questions. $25,000 in cash on the line, and the room votes live for Audience Choice.
Presented by Live Oak Fiber
THE PRIZES
First: $10,000 plus a $5,000 WSAV media package
Second: $7,500
Third: $5,000
Audience Choice: $2,500
TICKETS
$10 a night. $15 for both nights. Every ticket includes one drink.
Early bird: $5 a night through Friday, Oct 16.
Doors at 5:30 PM. Pitches start at 6. Winners announced by 8.
Both nights air live on WSAV. But TV can’t vote. You can.
HOW FOUNDERS EARN A SATURDAY SEAT
GRIT Pitch champion. SPARK Savannah cohort winners. Friday’s LIFTOFF: SPARK winner. Regional qualifiers from Chatham, Bryan and Effingham counties. Partner nominees from the Don Ryan Center, the Lucas Center, the Savannah Area Chamber and Live Oak Fiber.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM
Opening Remarks & Pitches
🕑: 07:20 PM
Awards
Event venue & nearby stays
Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian Street, Savannah, United States
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