Open Pitch is a high-energy startup competition built to discover and support the most promising early-stage tech companies. With hundreds of applicants, five finalists, and one ultimate winner, Open Pitch is where breakout startups get their first shot at funding and national exposure.
Throughout the competition, top startups pitch live to business leaders and a venture firm with a track record of backing category-defining companies—spotlighting bold ideas, breakthrough technologies, and the founders building what’s next.
Technology is rewriting the rules across every industry—from finance to healthcare, logistics to education. As technology reshapes how we live, work, and connect, the next generation of great companies will lead this transformation. Artificial intelligence is unlocking new possibilities across every industry. Open Pitch is where the builders of that future step into the spotlight.
Pitch Competition Status:
Applications are now CLOSED.
With hundreds of startups, 5 finalists, and 1 winner, Open Pitch is the tech startup pitch competition built for entrepreneurs and founders.
Open Pitch is where bold ideas meet real opportunity. With hundreds of applicants, 5 finalists, and 1 ultimate winner, it’s the tech pitch competition for anyone ready to build, grow, and win.
The top five startups will take the Invest Fest stage to pitch in front of guest investor judges—earning real-time feedback, strategic connections, and the chance to take home a $125,000 investment to supercharge their growth. Finalists get more than just exposure—they present directly to active venture capital investors and influential business leaders who know what it takes to build category-defining companies.
Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules across every industry—from finance to healthcare, logistics to education. As AI reshapes how we live, work, and connect, the next generation of great companies will lead this transformation. Artificial intelligence is unlocking new possibilities across every industry. Open Pitch is where the builders of that future step into the spotlight.
This year, Open Opportunity Fund is teaming up with Earn Your Leisure to bring Open Pitch to the main stage at Invest Fest—August 2026 in Atlanta. Applications open now!
