Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
ExCITE Riverside, 3600 Lime St. Building 7 Suite 725, Riverside, CA 92501
2026 Riverside County Fast Pitch Competition: Riverside Regionals
Get the chance to win $2,500 at our Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition and move onto the Startup World Cup Riverside County Finale for a chance to win even more!
All local Riverside-based startups are invited to participate in the Riverside Regional Fast Pitch Competition on April 16th, 2026, at 5:00 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 2026 Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco on October 15th, 2026, 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 4-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 open to everyone in the community. The more people who join, the more energy in the room. Join for a night of networking, pitches, and innovations!
The Chance to Win An Investment Prize of $1 Million
The first prize winner will win $2,500 and move onto the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale, which will award even more in cash 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 2026 for the chance to win an investment prize of $1 million and the opportunity to pitch to over 300 global investors.
Thanks to University of California, Riverside - Office of Technology Partnerships for the listing and graphics for this startup event.
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