Veterans and military spouses - submit your startup as part of the VetsinTech Pitch Contest
Join VetsinTech for a pitch contest and a chance to win up to $25,000!
On August 20th, VetsinTech will host an in-person pitch event for 5 veteran, military, and spouse-owned startup businesses that will be chosen, in advance, as finalists.
Businesses in the start-up and growth stages are welcome to participate.
We are looking for early-stage technology startups that are at least 15% Veteran or Military spouse-owned. (See Official Rules)
SUBMISSION:
To submit your startup for the VetsinTech 2026 Pitch Contest, please fill in the form here or by visiting: https://zip2.it/pitch2026
DATES/TIME:
April 17, 2026: Submissions Open
July 22, 2026: Submissions Close (11:59pm PT)
August 20, 2026: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT / In-Person Pitch Event
IN-PERSON PITCH EVENT LOCATION:
5 Finalists will be selected to pitch
a16z Offices, 180 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107
PRIZES:
1st place prize: $25,000
2nd place prize: $10,000
3rd place prize: $5,000
Selected companies will have the opportunity to pitch and interact with a panel of VC and technology leaders from VetsinTech's partner ecosystem.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Location
a16z
180 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
How do you want to get there?
