# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join the biggest business event of the summer, where the region’s top leaders gather to celebrate innovation and showcase entrepreneurship.About this EventVirginia's Biggest Night for InnovationThursday\, September 17 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts | Virginia BeachFor one night each year, Virginia's innovation community comes together under one roof. Founders, investors, business leaders, students, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and economic development leaders gather to celebrate the companies and people shaping what's next. Whether you're looking to make meaningful connections, discover emerging companies, or simply experience the energy of innovation across the Commonwealth, Virginia Cup is the place to be.What's Included With Your TicketAdmission to Virginia Cup 2026Live competition featuring Virginia's Top 10 companiesNetworking with attendees from across VirginiaEntertainment and special experiences throughout the eveningThe championship ceremony as Virginia's winner is crownedAccess to one of the Commonwealth's largest gatherings of founders, investors, and business leadersMore Than a Pitch CompetitionVirginia Cup isn't just about who wins. It's about discovering the companies that could shape Virginia's future, meeting the people building them, and being part of the conversations that continue long after the event ends. Many attendees come for the competition. They return for the connections.Who Should Attend?Founders & entrepreneursInvestorsBusiness owners & executivesCorporate innovation leadersStudents & aspiring entrepreneursEconomic development professionalsAnyone passionate about business, technology, and innovationYOUOne Night. One Stage. One Commonwealth.Ten companies will compete for the title of Virginia Champion and the opportunity to advance to compete for a $1 million investment prize. Hundreds of attendees will leave with new ideas, new relationships, and a firsthand look at what's next. Don't miss the event everyone will be talking about.Reserve your seat today.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/virginia-cup-official-startup-world-cup-virginia-qualifier/100001998553116170
- **Event Categories**: business, contests, performances, sports, meetups, entertainment, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Virginia Beach
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
- **lat**: 36.8421992
- **long**: -76.135891
- **full address**: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier being held?
  - **A:** Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier takes place on Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 17 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier?
  - **A:** Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier is organized by Innovate Hampton Roads.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier 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 Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Virginia Cup: Official Startup World Cup Virginia Qualifier sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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