Pitch Pulse: Global to California

​Pitch Pulse: From Global to California is an international startup pitch program showcasing companies from around the world that are building innovative solutions across high-growth technology sectors.

​This vertical brings together international startups across the four industries featured in previous Pitch Pulse programs — Health & Bio, AI & Predictive Systems, Security & Defense, and Maritime — providing a platform for founders to connect with investors, industry experts, and California’s innovation ecosystem.

​Selected startups will pitch live during the online showcase on September 18, 2026, before a panel of industry experts, investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders. Two winning startups will be selected from this vertical and advance to the Pitch Pulse Final Showcase, taking place during San Diego Startup Week in collaboration with Startup World Cup.

​Pitch Pulse is more than a startup pitch competition, it is an ecosystem platform connecting exceptional founders with mentors, investors, corporate innovators, universities, and innovation leaders across California and beyond.