The largest pitch competition in Columbus, Georgia with $40,000 in prizes.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026
StartUP Columbus and the D. Abbott Turner College of Business & Technology
brings you a bold new era of entrepreneurship in the Chattahoochee Valley region.
Experience the 6th annual LaunchCon Pitch Competition presented by Wells Fargo, a shark-tank style competition awarding $40,000 total. This event is FREE to watch and open to the public.
Created by StartUP Columbus, LaunchCon Columbus is the next evolution of the city’s acclaimed BizPitch event.
MEET OUR 2026 FINALISTS!
RIF Robotics
Chifforo
Sergio Garcia
Elsie Lappin
Echo Science
Prestige Foods
Isabella Barrerio
Victor Nguyen
WANT TO Attend? HERE’S HOW:
FREE event open to the public.
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: CSU Cunningham Center
Attire: Business Casual
presented by wells fargo
Important Pitch Competition Dates
July 1 | Applications open
August 7 | Applications close
August 14 | Round 2 advance (Top 25 notified)
August 28 | Round 2 virtual pitches due
September 4 | Round 3 advance (Top 8 notified)
October 9 | Round 3 pitching (Top 8 pitch via ZOOM)
October 12 | Round 4 advance (Top 4 notified)
November 13 | Round 4 live pitches at LaunchCon Columbus
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 Launchcon SPONSORS!
