The Seattle Regional Startup World Cup is a full-day startup expo and pitch competition hosted by Venture Mechanics in partnership with Bellevue College. The winner of the regional competition advances to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale for a chance at a $1 million investment prize.
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Seattle Regional Startup World Cup Comes to Bellevue College
The Seattle Regional Startup World Cup is coming to Bellevue College for a full-day startup expo and pitch competition hosted by Venture Mechanics in partnership with the college.
The regional winner will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale for a chance at a $1 million investment prize. The event expands the traditional pitch competition into a founder and investor summit featuring panels, workshops, expo programming, and access to mentors.
Time: 9 AM-7 PM
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
Location: U Building, Bellevue College
The event is open to founders working in software, artificial intelligence, fintech, health technology, climate technology, hardware, robotics and other technology-enabled sectors. Programming will focus on topics including risk awareness, capital strategy and scaling.
Free Admission for Students
Bellevue College students can attend the full day of pitches, keynotes and workshops at no cost by registering with their .edu email address.
Students can also:
- Build professional connections: Meet local founders, angel investors, venture capitalists and technology leaders.
- Explore career opportunities: Learn about internships and entry-level positions at growing Pacific Northwest startups.
- Gain real-world experience: Watch professional startup pitches and see how entrepreneurs present their ideas to potential investors.
- Discover emerging trends: Learn about developments in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean technology, software and other sectors.
For event details and registration, visit Startup World Cup – Seattle Regional Expo – Venture Mechanics.
Last Updated September 8, 2026