​The makers of the reality TV show Next Founder Up bring you the startup event of the year in DFW! Welcome to LIVE VENTURETAINMENT!

​The finale of the 2026 CodeLaunch season...

​Over the past year, startup champions from Canada, LATAM, and Season 1 of Next Founder Up have earned their spot on the World Championship stage. Now, the final six will compete live for $50K in investment capital deployment from the CodeLaunch Fuel Fund, in front of founders, investors, and the startup community.

​The night begins with exhibitors and networking, followed by the RajNATION concert, and then the MAIN EVENT, our interactive head-to-head startup competition where the audience, investors, and the judges decide the winners. We’ll close the night with our signature after-party celebration at Gilley’s.

​CodeLaunch began in the Frisco, TX in 2013. Here's our origin story and watch last year's finale:

​What to expect at the World Championship:

​4:30 PM | Doors Open & Exhibitors and Networking

​Network with startups including our finalists and sponsors.

​Meet founders, investors, exhibitors, and startups from across North America & LATAM.

​5:00 PM | ChorderCon 2026

​The annual conference produced by noteable CodeLauch alum CharaChorder. Celebrate the latest technology and enjoy a showcase of CharaChorder's new products.

​6:30 PM | Live Hip Hop Show by RajNATION

​Drinks, food, music, and good vibes.

​Listen to RajNATION dropping bars about the hustle, pitch life, and founder energy like you’ve never seen before.

​7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | The Main Event

​6 startups go head-to-head in bracket-style battles.

​The audience votes after each round using our in-house app Launch Kings powered by Improving. Each guest user received $50K in fantasy "launchbucks" that you can invest in throughout the night.

​VIP Investor Tables reserved for accredited investors and venture industry professionals.

​9:00 – 10:00 PM | Raucous Celebration at Gilley’s

​Celebrate with the CodeLaunch 2026 Champions, investors, and global community of innovators.

​Beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at the venue's full-service cash bar.

​CodeLaunch is guided by the tenets of Conscious Capitalism.

Please contact CodeLaunch to align your brand/organization with the CodeLaunch World Championship.

​FOOD OPTIONS

​In addition to concessions available inside Gilley’s Dallas, we’re bringing in Curbside Culinary a local favorite known for bold flavors and chef-crafted flair.

​Their food truck will be serving fresh, Chef-Inspired Sliders with vegetarian options all night long, giving you more ways to fuel up before, during, or after the show.

​PARKING

​Free parking is available onsite at Gilley’s Dallas for all CodeLaunch attendees. Follow event signage or parking staff directions when you arrive. Do not leave any valuables in your automobile. Parking security is not guaranteed.

​DISCLOSURE

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