pitchGNV Pitch Competition
In partnership with UF Innovate | Accelerate and San Felasco Tech City, startGNV is pleased to announce the first annual pitchGNV pitch competition to be held in Gainesville, Fla. during Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 13 and 14, 2025.
Who should apply?
Open to all U.S.-based early stage startups with less than $500,000 in annual revenue and less than 50 employees as of August 31, 2025.
Upcoming Pitch Event Details
Date: November 13 and 14, 2025
Location: UF Innovate | Accelerate @ The Hub (November 13) and San Felasco Tech City (November 14)
Cost: Companies invited to pitch will have free admission to the full event. Companies are responsible for their own travel and lodging accommodations
Prizes: Finalists will be awarded with cash prizes. Stay tuned to our social media as we announce our prizes and sponsors!
Important Dates
Submit an application and video through our application form by August 31, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed by startGNV judges and finalists will be announced in the beginning of October.
Finalists will work with startGNV Business Coaches to prepare their pitches.
