9K Club | Final Pitch Competition 2026

​9K Club Final Pitch Competition 2026

​10 finalist teams competing for $10,000 in prizes.

​Join DFW founders, investors, operators, mentors, and startup supporters for 9K Club’s annual Final Pitch Competition at Galleria Dallas. The evening features live finalist pitches, Q&A, networking, and an awards ceremony.

​Prizes

• ​Winner: $9,000

• ​Runner-up: $1,000

​The $10,000 prize fund is provided by RevTech Ventures. The winner and runner-up will be decided and announced that evening.

​Evening agenda

​5:30–6:00 PM · Check-in, refreshments & networking
6:00–6:30 PM · Welcome & opening program
6:30–8:10 PM · Finalist pitches & Q&A
8:10–8:20 PM · Audience voting
8:20–8:50 PM · Catering & networking; judges’ deliberation
8:50–9:20 PM · Awards ceremony & photos
9:20–9:30 PM · Closing remarks

​Program timings are subject to adjustment.

​Who should attend

• ​Founders and operators: meet fellow builders, hear startup pitches, and exchange perspectives.

• ​Investors and mentors: discover finalist companies and connect directly with their founders.

• ​Community members and supporters: meet the teams and support DFW’s entrepreneurial community.

​Arrival & directions

​Level 1 · Suite 1140 · South end of Galleria Dallas.

​Use the entrance near North Italia. Suite 1140 is across from Lane Boots and near GO! Games & Toys. Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

​2026 · The community behind the Final

​9K Club brings DFW founders together in person to pitch, share progress, and build professional relationships. Our track record includes 11 events, 78 startup founders on stage, and 850+ attendee visits.

​The 2025 winning teams

​Pollen Sense · $9,000 winner

​UNYTAG · $1,000 runner-up

​Watch the 2025 Final

​Watch KNWA-FOX24’s coverage of last year’s Final in Bentonville.