presented by wells fargo
The largest pitch competition in Columbus, Georgia with $40,000 in prizes.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026
StartUP Columbus 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.
WANT TO BE A PART OF LAUNCHCON? HERE’S HOW:
pitching:
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Application Window: July 1 - August 7
Who should apply: See ‘Rules and Regulations’
Cost to enter: Free
attending:
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
MEET LAST YEAR’S FINALISTS:
MindMunch
Mya Swaby
promomob
ed norris
femeflex
tara harris
vaki
mayah whitlow
launchcon pitch competition presented by:
Wells fargo |
launchcon pitch competition presented by: Wells fargo |
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 Launchcon SPONSORs!
