Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition 2026

Up to $6,000; awarded once per annual competition cycle

Runs annually; the last cycle closed April 10, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

AMOUNT

Up to $6,000; awarded once per annual competition cycle

AMOUNT

Up to $6,000; awarded once per annual competition cycle

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed April 10, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed April 10, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Pitch Competition

CAN YOU GET THIS?

Open to early-stage tech startups that launched after January 2023 and have raised less than $10M total.

Your company must be legally registered, founders must retain some ownership, and you can only enter one product. Prior Summerfest Tech Pitch finalists are not eligible to reapply.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Only 20 finalist spots across four tracks, drawn from an open application pool.

Each track selects roughly 5 finalists plus 2 alternates. Winners are judged by active investors and corporate executives relevant to each sector, making a focused, sector-relevant pitch important.

WHAT IT TAKES

Confirm eligibility and pick your track (Manufacturing/AgTech, FinTech, Healthcare/Biotech, or Disruptive Tech) — 1–2 hours
Submit your application before the deadline — A few hours to a few days
If selected as a finalist, pitch live at U.S. Bank Conference Center in Milwaukee (June 24–25) — 1–2 days on-site

WORTH KNOWING

Summerfest Tech pairs finalists with pitch coaches before the event — past winners credit this coaching and the audience connections (customers, investors) as valuable beyond the prize money itself.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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