About this Event
Startup World Cup Ohio Regional comes to Columbus on Saturday, October 24 at CCAD's Joseph V. Canzani Center. Doors and check-in open at 8:00 AM; the program runs from 8:30 AM to noon.
Selected startups will pitch and answer questions from a panel of judges. A CCAD welcome, keynote, and regional awards are planned. The detailed run of show remains subject to coordination with CCAD. Founders, investors, operators, students, and the startup-curious are welcome.
The regional winner advances to Startup World Cup in San Francisco to compete for the $1 million investment prize awarded at the global competition. That prize is not awarded at this Columbus event. Hosted by Kickstart Labs, with Columbus College of Art & Design as headlining sponsor and host venue. Startup World Cup is organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures.
Want to pitch? Apply by October 15 through the official Startup World Cup form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6938619/usa-columbus-startup-world-cup-application. Registering to attend does not enter your company in the competition.
This October 24 competition is separate from the Kickstart Midwest conference on December 3-4 at The Loom. Conference details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kickstart-midwest-2026-tickets-2000037611335
Event venue & nearby stays
CCAD - Joseph V. Canzani Center, 60 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, United States
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