Startup World Cup IoT / Manufacturing Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for a thrilling showcase of innovation at the IoT / Advanced Manufacturing Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the . Hosted during "AIoT: The Future of Manufacturing" at the Rung for Women Headquarters in South City, this competition puts St. Louis's most promising IoT startups in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High

Watch as 10 carefully selected Advanced Manufacturing startups compete for a coveted spot in the world's largest startup competition. Starting with 100 St. Louis startups, 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 industry leaders and investors
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Witness breakthrough Advanced Manufacturing technologies that could shape our future
• Network with innovative founders and industry leaders
• Be part of St. Louis's growing tech ecosystem
• Support local innovators on their journey to global recognition
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing IoT 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 IoT/Advanced Manufacturing focus for this regional competition highlights our city's legacy of manufacturing excellence and its evolution into a hub for smart manufacturing innovation. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of industrial technology, from connected factory solutions to advanced robotics and intelligent production systems.

This event is hosted at Rung for Women's state-of-the-art facility in South City as part of STL TechWeek's "AIoT: The Future of Manufacturing" program. Experience firsthand how St. Louis entrepreneurs are driving the fourth industrial revolution and reshaping the future of manufacturing.

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