VetsinTech Pitch Contest 2026

VetsinTech Pitch Contest 2026

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a16zSan Francisco, CA
Thursday, August 20  •  4 PM - 7 PM
Overview

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.

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.


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180 Townsend Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

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