August 2026 Pitch Competition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%