SF FABA Startup Competition 2026

Companies competing in the “Startup of the Year” category at the FABA (French American Business Awards) 2026 will present their projects to the public and to a jury of experts during a special showcase & pitching contest.

Vote for the best startup and send the winner to the French American Business Awards (FABA) 2026!

This year, the Startup Competition will include two editions: one held in Los Angeles on May 5th, and another in San Francisco on May 7th. Laureates will be revealed during the FABA ceremony, on May 27th.

Two companies will be selected during this event:

- one startup for the "People’s Choice Prize", selected by the audience,
- one startup for the "Jury’s Prize’", determined by a panel of experts

Laureates will be revealed during the ceremony, on May 27th.

TIMELINE

• 5:00-6:30pm: Startup exhibition
• 6:30-7:30pm: Pitching contest
• 7:30-8:30pm: Networking & cocktail including complimentary drinks and small bites!

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