Battle of the Regions Championship

​Join us at DC Startup & Tech Week for the inaugural Battle of the Regions, where the DMV's most promising startups compete live before investors, ecosystem leaders, and the broader innovation community to determine which region will claim the crown.

​Presented by District Angels, DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW), Inspire Access, and the Abell Foundation, this championship celebrates the founders building the future of our region and the ecosystem that supports them.

​What to Expect

​🏆 The Championship Pitch Competition
Watch the top startups from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia compete live for the title of Battle of the Regions Champion.

​⚖️ Investor & Ecosystem Judge Panel
Hear from leading investors, operators, and ecosystem builders as they evaluate the region's top founders.

​💰 Capital, Recognition & Regional Pride
More than a pitch competition, this is a battle for visibility, credibility, investor attention, and regional bragging rights.

​🤝 Networking Reception
Connect with founders, investors, operators, students, and ecosystem leaders from across the DMV.

​Championship Finalists

​🔹 D.C. Champion — TBU

​🔹 Maryland Champion — TBU

​🔹 Virginia Champion — TBU

​The bracket ends here.

​The debates end here.

​The champion is crowned here.

​DMV Founders Apply today: https://airtable.com/appHwbVAsqZ2Tu4YA/shr1Xa9qVoevGpQPy

​DMV Investors Join Our Panel Of Judges: https://tally.so/r/jaggY9