Pitch Elk Grove 2026

About

A competitive pitch event offering startups the chance to showcase their innovative technology-driven solutions for a chance to win cash prizes and gain valuable exposure to investors and industry experts. Participants will engage in multiple rounds, culminating in an in-person finals event where they can network and potentially secure funding to advance their business.

Benefits

• 💰Total Prize Pool
  $20,000 total prize pool available for winners
• 🥇First Place Prize
  $10,000 awarded to the first-place winner
• 🥈Second Place Prize
  $5,000 awarded to the second-place winner
• 🥉Third Place Prize
  $2,500 awarded to the third-place winner
• 🌟Best Elk Grove Startup Prize
  $2,500 awarded for the best startup from Elk Grove
• 🎤Pitch Opportunity
  Opportunity to pitch in front of judges, investors, and a live audience
• 🤝Networking
  Build relationships across the regional innovation ecosystem
• 🚀Funding Potential
  Potential for funding to help move the company forward.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to eligible startups across the Greater Sacramento region
• Founders must be located in El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Yolo, or Yuba counties
• Startups must use technology to power innovative products, platforms, or services
• Must have a working prototype or MVP
• Must be generating revenue or close to it
• Must operate as a for-profit business (no nonprofits)
• Must submit a pitch deck with their application
• Must have a company website
• Must provide permission for promotional image use by the City of Elk Grove and StartupSac
• First-place winners from the 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 competitions are not eligible to compete this year.

Participation Commitments

• Must attend the in-person finals event on September 3, 2026
• Applications must be submitted through F6S
• Must participate in multiple rounds of the competition including a virtual semi-final pitch-off
• Must submit a pitch deck with their application.

Target Region

Greater Sacramento region

Target Sector

All sectors