Startup World Cup Social Impact Pitch Competition (STL TechWeek)

Join us for an inspiring showcase of technology for good at the Social Impact Startup World Cup Pitch Competition, a highlight event of the . Hosted during "St. Louis Digital Transformation: Driving Business & Community Advancement" at the state-of-the-art Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, Illinois, this competition puts our region's most impactful tech ventures in the spotlight.

The Stakes Are High
From an initial pool of 100 St. Louis startups, watch as 10 carefully selected social impact 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 impact investors and community leaders
• One winner selected to advance to regional finals
• Regional winner moves on to the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley

Why Attend

• Experience breakthrough technologies addressing social challenges
• Witness innovative solutions for community advancement
• Preview platforms driving equitable digital transformation
• Network with social entrepreneurs and impact investors
• Be part of the greater St. Louis region's growing impact tech ecosystem
• Get an early look at potentially game-changing community 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 Social Impact focus for this regional competition highlights our metropolitan area's commitment to leveraging technology for community good. Each competing startup represents the cutting edge of social innovation, from education access platforms to healthcare equity solutions, environmental sustainability technologies, and inclusive economic development initiatives.

This event takes place April 2nd at the newly launched Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, Illinois, as part of STL TechWeek's "Digital Transformation" program. Experience firsthand how regional entrepreneurs are harnessing technology to create meaningful social change, building solutions that combine business success with community advancement.

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