# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour
​Friday, August 28 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Catalyst Campus | Colorado Springs

​Pitch. Connect. Celebrate.

​Join us for one of the most anticipated events of Southern Colorado Startup Week 2026 as founders compete for $15,000 in prize funding in an unforgettable startup pitch competition.

​The evening begins with networking, drinks, and appetizers at Catalyst Campus before the energy shifts to the main stage. Watch emerging technology companies deliver their best pitches to a panel of judges and a live audience, competing for $10,000 for first place and $5,000 for second.

​A special thank you to El Pomar Institute for Innovation and Commercialization (EPIIC) for sponsoring this year’s prize funding and investing in the future of Colorado’s startup ecosystem.

​This isn’t just another pitch event - it’s a chance to experience the next generation of innovation before it happens. You’ll hear bold ideas, meet ambitious founders, and witness the excitement as startups compete for funding to accelerate their growth.

​Whether you’re building a company, investing in the next big idea, supporting innovation, or simply curious about the region’s entrepreneurial momentum, you’ll find yourself in great company.

​Who should attend?

​Startup founders and entrepreneurs

​Defense and technology professionals

​Military and government leaders

​Investors and venture partners

​Researchers, academics, and students

​Business and community leaders

​Anyone passionate about the future of innovation in Southern Colorado

​Come connect with the people shaping Colorado’s innovation economy - and help cheer on the startups building what’s next.

***PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT USING THE LUMA LINK***
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colorado-springs/soco-startup-week-2026-pitch-competition-and-happy-hour/200030482010022
- **Event Categories**: business, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Colorado Springs
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
- **lat**: 38.832758128904
- **long**: -104.81452575122
- **full address**: Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation, 555 E Pikes Peak Ave,Colorado Springs, CO, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour being held?
  - **A:** SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation, 555 E Pikes Peak Ave,Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour?
  - **A:** SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour is organized by Southern Colorado Startup.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colorado Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SoCo Startup Week 2026 Pitch Competition & Happy Hour sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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