PITCH 2026: StartUp Westport’s Annual Pitch Competition
Event Details
Three founders. One stage. $30,000 on the line.
Join us at The Westport Library on November 19 for PITCH 2026, StartUp Westport’s annual pitch competition celebrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and the next generation of local founders. The evening begins with a reception at 6 PM in the Forum, followed by the main event at 6:30 PM. After completing StartUp Westport’s intensive PITCH Bootcamp, three finalists will take the stage to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges — competing for $30,000 in total prizes, including a $25,000 grand prize in non-dilutive funding.
The audience gets a vote too. Come ready to cheer — and to weigh in.
About This Event
Westport has always been home to people who build things. PITCH 2026 brings that spirit into the room, giving the community a front-row seat to the ideas and ambitions taking shape right here. Whether you’re an entrepreneur yourself, a supporter of local business, or simply curious about what’s being built in our backyard, this is an evening worth showing up for. Watch the finalists make their case, meet the innovators behind the pitches, and be part of the moment one of them takes the next big step.
PITCH 2026 is presented by StartUp Westport in partnership with The Westport Library.
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