Startup World Cup NYC Regional 2026: Founder Virtual Info Session

Thursday, Aug 6

10:00am

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🏆 Startup World Cup NYC 2026: Founder Info Session Think your startup has what it takes to represent New York City on the global stage? Join LANDED for an official info session on the Startup World Cup NYC 2026, one of the world’s largest startup pitch competitions. The NYC Regional will take place on September 28, 2026, at the FIT Haft Theater, with the winning team advancing to the Grand Finale in San Francisco to compete for a $1 million investment prize. During the session, we’ll walk founders through: ⭐️ Who should apply and what types of startups are eligible ⭐️ The application and finalist-selection process ⭐️ What judges will be looking for ⭐️ How to prepare your pitch deck and tell your company’s story ⭐️ What to expect from the four-minute pitch and two-minute Q&A ⭐️ Live Q&A with the NYC organizing team Approximately 10 finalists will be selected to pitch live in New York before investors, executives, founders, and innovation leaders. The competition is open to startups across industries and stages, including venture-backed, bootstrapped, university-affiliated, accelerator, and incubator companies. Whether you are already preparing an application or simply curious about the competition, come learn how the process works and how to put your strongest application forward. ⚠️ Application deadline: August 30, 2026. ✅ Application & More Info: https://www.startupworldcup.io/newyork-2026