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Startup Grind Global Pitch Battle - DC Edition

Jan 13, 11:00 PM – Jan 14, 1:00 AM (UTC)

Washington DC

Location To Be Announced, TBD, Washington, DC

Ready to battle? 🌟 Join thousands of startups worldwide competing to be crowned Global Champion. Join DC's Pitch Battle and compete for a spot in the North American Semi-Final! With 2-minute pitches, no slides, and expert feedback, startups will face off to claim prizes and a chance at global recognition. Don't miss this thrilling event showcasing top innovators in tech! 🚀

Virtual event
Pitch Battle

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About this event

Overview:

  • Join one of 100 chapter battles happening across 34 countries in just 4 days!
  • Thousands of startups taking part.
  • Compete for the chance to advance to the North American Semi-Final and ultimately vie for the SG Global Pitch Champion title.

Startup Eligibility:

  • Tech-driven, scalable business model, pre-seed to Series A startups.
  • 🚀 Apply now at the link on the pitch ticket description!
  • Deadline to participate in your chapter battle: Jan 10, 2025
  • Apply Here!

Key Milestones:

  • Chapter Battle: Winners move to the North American Semi-Final (Jan 21, 2025)
  • Final: Top Semi-Finalists compete virtually on Jan 23, 2025 for global glory

Prizes:

  • Global Champion: Scaleup Program ($4,999 value), main stage pitch, premium exhibit at the SG Conference
  • Runner-Up: Startup Program ($2,999 value), stage pitch, 1-day exhibit
  • All Finalists: Two Full Access tickets to SG Conference
  • DC Chapter Winner: One Full Access ticket to SG Conference
Learn more about the Global Pitch Battle competition, how it works, and the DC Chapter’s participation here 

Organizer

  • Mia Orantes

    Creative Analytics

    Chapter Director

Global sponsors

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Notion

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Builder

Partner

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Creative Analytics

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