Date: October 15
Startup World Cup 2026 Application Deadline
Startup World Cup is coming to Columbus, hosted by Kickstart Labs.
On October 24, Kickstart Labs will host the Startup World Cup Ohio Regional at CCAD’s
Canzani Center, bringing one of the world’s largest startup pitch competitions to Ohio.
Selected startups will pitch live for the opportunity to become the Ohio Regional champion and advance to San Francisco, where regional winners from around the world compete for a $1 million investment prize.
Applications are open through October 15.
If you’re building a high-growth company in Ohio or the Midwest, apply here: https://www.
