Battle of the Regions - Maryland Regional Competition

​The road to the championship starts here.

​Join us for the Maryland Regional Competition of Battle of the Regions, the DMV's premier startup pitch tournament, where the most promising founders from across Maryland compete for a chance to advance to the championship round and represent their region on the biggest startup stage in the DMV at DCSTW in October 2026.

​Presented by District Angels, DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW), Inspire Access, and the Abell Foundation, Battle of the Regions was created to celebrate entrepreneurship, connect founders with investors and ecosystem leaders, and showcase the innovation emerging across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

​What to Expect

​🎤 Founder Pitch Competition

​Stay tuned for presenting founders

​⚖️ Live Judging & Feedback
Founders will pitch live before a panel of investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders, with select companies advancing to the Battle of the Regions Championship.

​🤝 Networking Reception
Connect with founders, investors, mentors, operators, and startup supporters from across the Maryland innovation ecosystem.

​Why Attend?

​Whether you're a founder, investor, student, operator, or community builder, this event offers a front-row seat to the next generation of high-growth startups shaping the future of Maryland and the broader DMV region.

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

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