{"id":200396,"date":"2026-09-08T10:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/fyi\/?p=200396"},"modified":"2026-09-08T11:13:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:13:03","slug":"seattle-regional-startup-world-cup-sept-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forms.bellevuecollege.edu\/fyi\/2026\/09\/08\/seattle-regional-startup-world-cup-sept-29\/","title":{"rendered":"Seattle Regional Startup World Cup, Sept. 29"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>More Information:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Seattle Regional Startup World Cup Comes to Bellevue College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 AM-7 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> U Building, Bellevue College<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Free Admission for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Bellevue College students can attend the full day of pitches, keynotes and workshops at no cost by registering with their .edu email address.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Students can also:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Build professional connections:<\/strong> Meet local founders, angel investors, venture capitalists and technology leaders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore career opportunities:<\/strong> Learn about internships and entry-level positions at growing Pacific Northwest startups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gain real-world experience:<\/strong> Watch professional startup pitches and see how entrepreneurs present their ideas to potential investors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discover emerging trends:<\/strong> Learn about developments in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean technology, software and other sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For event details and registration, visit <strong>Startup World Cup &#8211; Seattle Regional Expo &#8211; Venture Mechanics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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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