Name: Pitch Competition & Happy Hour
Start: 2026-08-28T16:00:00.000-06:00
End: 2026-08-28T19:00:00.000-06:00
Location: The Catalyst Campus For Technology & Innovation

Southern Colorado Startup Week (August 24–28) brings entrepreneurs, innovators, and community together in Colorado Springs, Florence, and Penrose.

SoCo Startup Week 2026

🎤  SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour

Join us for one of the most anticipated events of Southern Colorado Startup Week 2026 as founders compete for 

 in an unforgettable startup pitch competition.

The evening begins with networking, drinks, and appetizers at Catalyst Campus before the energy shifts to the main stage. Watch emerging technology companies deliver their best pitches to a panel of judges and a live audience, competing for 

El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC)

 for sponsoring this year’s prize funding and investing in the future of Colorado’s startup ecosystem.

This isn’t just another pitch event - it’s a chance to experience the next generation of innovation before it happens. You’ll hear bold ideas, meet ambitious founders, and witness the excitement as startups compete for funding to accelerate their growth.

Whether you’re building a company, investing in the next big idea, supporting innovation, or simply curious about the region’s entrepreneurial momentum, you’ll find yourself in great company.

Come connect with the people shaping Colorado’s innovation economy - and help cheer on the startups building what’s next.