Boise Entrepreneur Week Pitch Competitions 2026

About

A pitch competition offering startups the chance to showcase their business ideas, compete for cash prizes, and gain valuable exposure to investors and the entrepreneurial community. Participants will benefit from mentorship and networking opportunities while engaging in a vibrant community event designed to foster innovation and collaboration among local entrepreneurs.

Benefits

• 💰Cash Prizes
  Opportunity to win cash prizes
• 🎓Mentorship Access
  Access to mentorship and networking opportunities
• 🌐Investor Exposure
  Exposure to investors and the entrepreneurial community
• 🎉Community Event
  Participation in a high-energy, community-powered event.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant businesses must be located, registered, and in good standing with the Idaho Secretary of State
• Businesses must generate less than $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR)
• Businesses must not have raised more than $1 million in capital to date
• Businesses that have previously won prize money in the BEW Main Pitch Competition are not eligible to compete again in this same competition.

Participation Commitments

• Applications must be submitted by July 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST
• Participation in the event scheduled for September 28 through October 2, 2026
• Attendance at the pitch competition at Jack’s Urban Meeting Place in downtown Boise.

Target Region

Idaho

Target Sector

All sectors