Startup World Cup Consumer Products Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for an exciting showcase of consumer innovation at the Consumer Product Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the. Hosted during the Consumer Product Innovation Expo at the Post Building, this competition puts St. Louis's most promising consumer technology ventures in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High

From an initial pool of 100 St. Louis startups, watch as 10 carefully selected consumer product ventures compete for a coveted spot in the world's largest startup competition. The winning team will advance to represent St. Louis in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, where they'll vie for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside champions from 70+ global cities.

The Format

• Each startup will deliver a powerful 3-4 minute pitch
• Expert judging panel of retail leaders and consumer product investors
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Experience breakthrough consumer technologies and products
• Witness next-generation retail and e-commerce solutions
• Preview innovative direct-to-consumer platforms
• Network with product developers and retail industry leaders
• Be part of St. Louis's vibrant consumer innovation ecosystem
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing consumer products

The Competition

The Startup World Cup represents the pinnacle of global startup competitions, bringing together the brightest entrepreneurial minds from across the world. This prestigious event has launched numerous successful companies and created valuable connections between startups, investors, and industry leaders.

St. Louis's Consumer Product focus for this regional competition highlights our city's growing role in retail innovation and product development. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of consumer technology, from smart home devices to innovative wearables, sustainable consumer goods, and revolutionary shopping experiences.

This event takes place April 3rd at the Post Building in downtown St. Louis, as part of STL TechWeek's Consumer Product Innovation Expo. Experience firsthand how St. Louis entrepreneurs are reshaping the future of consumer products, developing solutions that enhance daily life and transform how people interact with products and services.

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