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City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce
Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition 2026
Amount
$20,000
2nd $10,000, 3rd $5,000
Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Must be a registered business in Philadelphia
✓Must hold an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
✓Must be a startup operating 10 years or less
✓Must include a pitch deck showing revenue plan
✓Must pitch onsite on September 18, 2026
What it takes
Submit an application including a pitch deck.
If selected as a top 10 finalist, be available to attend and pitch onsite on September 18, 2026, at the Science Education and Research Center at Temple University.
Pitch for 3 minutes followed by 2 minutes of Q&A at the competition.
Worth knowing
The first place winner is automatically entered to pitch at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco for a chance to win a $1 million investment prize.
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