CodeLaunch USA 2026 Startup Competition

About

A startup competition offering early-stage tech founders the chance to participate in a 2-day hackathon, receive mentorship from professional software teams, and pitch their ideas in a live finale for a chance to win significant financial support.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Opportunity to compete for at least $50K in the World Championship
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Finalists paired with professional software teams for a 2-day hackathon
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Opportunity to pitch at a high-energy finale recorded in a Live TV Studio
• 🌐Global Visibility
  Global broadcast visibility for finalists
• 💸No Equity Taken
• 100% free to apply with no equity taken by the organizers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must have founders or co-founders who are US-based only
• No specific company registration requirements mentioned
• Open to early-stage tech founders.

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in a 2-day hackathon on April 12-13, 2026
• Attendance required for the live event on April 15, 2026
• Must submit various deadlines including homework and appeal videos as per the event schedule.

Target Region

United States

Target Sector

All sectors