Startup World Cup Data & Cyber Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for a cutting-edge showcase of security innovation at the Data & Cybersecurity Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the . Hosted during "CyberCon: The New Data Landscape" at the new Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, Illinois, this competition puts our region's most promising cybersecurity ventures in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High

From an initial pool of 100 St. Louis startups, watch as 10 carefully selected data and cybersecurity 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 security leaders and cybersecurity investors
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Experience breakthrough data protection technologies
• Witness next-generation threat detection solutions
• Preview innovative privacy-preserving platforms
• Network with cybersecurity pioneers and industry leaders
• Be part of the greater St. Louis region's robust security ecosystem
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing security solutions

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 Data & Cybersecurity focus for this regional competition highlights our metropolitan area's strategic importance in national security and data protection. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of security technology, from advanced threat intelligence platforms to zero-trust architecture solutions, quantum-safe encryption systems, and innovative data privacy tools.

This event takes place April 3rd at the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, Illinois, as part of STL TechWeek's CyberCon program. Experience firsthand how regional entrepreneurs are strengthening our digital defenses and shaping the future of cybersecurity, developing solutions that protect organizations and individuals in an increasingly connected world.

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