Two regions accepting applications
Each region runs its own Showcase, its own judging panel, and its own investor room. Apply to the one you want to pitch in — or apply to both.
Startup Innovation Showcase — TechCon SOCAL
The SoCal Showcase puts selected founders on the main stage in front of 100+ investors, 50+ corporate and ecosystem partners, and an audience of more than 1,000 attendees. Selected companies pitch live to a judging panel, hold a dedicated demo booth for the full run of the conference, and get full conference access — keynotes, tracks and the investor networking rooms included.
SoCal draws heavily from the Southern California corridor: consumer tech, digital health, AI and SaaS, with strong regional VC and angel presence. Founders who fit that thesis meet the right rooms faster here. The SoCal winner takes a regional-final slot for Startup World Cup.
Startup Innovation Showcase — TechCon SouthWest
The SouthWest Showcase gives founders the same live stage, judging panel and demo booth in one of the fastest-growing innovation markets in the country. Selected companies pitch to an investor room built around the region’s strengths — deep tech, advanced manufacturing, fintech, energy and enterprise software — alongside full conference access across every track.
SouthWest is the right room for founders who want proximity to strategic and corporate capital, not just venture. Expect fewer, longer conversations with partners who build in the region. The SouthWest winner takes a regional-final slot for Startup World Cup.