September 2026 Pitch Competition
Open now through September 30th, compete for $2,500 and investor visibility.
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Participants should check their eligibility to compete and submit their 60 second video pitches at the “Submit Pitch” link in the top right of the page. Participants typically take 15-90 minutes to curate their pitch and fill out their submission.
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All participants are displayed in our investor network database which is emailed monthly to our 3,000+ investor partners. Our seasoned judge(s) determine one entry to win a US$2,500 prize. Finalists will be highlighted on our various media assets.
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FLASH provides a channel with the least friction to be seen by thousands of active angel investors and venture funds globally. With no entry fees, low time commitment, and monthly competition frequency, ALL participants receive the highest return on time out of any startup event while being flexible around the participants schedule.
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Participants must not have raised more than US$250,000 in outside funding for their submitted business. Must be 18 or older to claim prize. FLASH Pitch Competitions are currently open to participants in 12 countries/jurisdictions. Must submit a video pitch no longer than 60 seconds prior to the contest close date. More information can be found in the Terms & Conditions located at the bottom of the page.
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Judges complete evaluations based on the following categories:
Market need: 25%
Business model: 25%
Validation or traction: 20%
Competitive advantage: 15%
Pitch clarity and execution: 15%
Guest Judge
Meet our September 2026 Guest Judge Christopher Kennamer! Kennamer is a Partner at OneSixOne Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and seed startups, particularly across enterprise software, AI, and technology infrastructure with 20+ portfolio companies. A former U.S. Army member with a background in IT infrastructure, Christopher is also an active startup ecosystem builder who has helped organize more than 150 curated founder and investor events across the U.S.
Tips for Your Pitch
Though we encourage wild and out-of-the-box submissions, make sure your video hits the key pillars judges look for on the rubric:
The Core Problem & Solution: Clearly define the issue you are tackling and how your product or service solves it.
Market Opportunity: Highlight your addressable market size and potential.
Traction & Validation: Share concrete data on what you’ve built, tested, or achieved so far.
Founder-Market Fit: Explain why you and your team are uniquely positioned to win.
Sample 60 second pitch from a student competition at the University of Dayton
Previous Winners
