Let’s Do This. Let’s Put Greater Sacramento on the Global Startup Map


  • APPLY TO COMPETE

    Are you the best startup in the Greater Sacramento Region? In the World? Apply to compete. The winner of the Greater Sacramento Region goes on to compete in the Global Grand Finale Semifinals and Final in San Francisco in December 2023 completing against the winners of 70+ regional competitions around the world for a $1 million investment prize!

    This competition was held in Sacramento for the first time in 2022. Our Sacramento 2022 Regional Winner JAPA went on to place as a top 10 finalist in the Startup World Cup Global Grand Finale!

    [JAPA founder Mathew Magno is pictured above with HumanBulb Cofounders Henry Chang and Charlotte Danielsson, along with Rich Foreman of Startup Grind Sacramento.}

  • FREE REGISTRATION TO ATTEND THE GREATER SACRAMENTO REGIONAL COMPETITION ON NOVEMBER 9, 2023

    10 Sacramento Regional Finalists will pitch live before a distinguished panel of venture capitalists and corporate innovation leaders in front of a live audience right here in Sacramento. Don’t miss the chance to watch this exciting event in person and network with innovation leaders and startups in this region. One winner will be chosen to represent our region at the Global Finale!

  • SPONSOR THIS EVENT

    Sponsor this event with 300+ members of the Greater Sacramento innovation ecosystem in attendance. Make a difference in our community and gain invaluable exposure for your company at the same time!

    This event is run by a HumanBulb, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Sacramento with the mission of unleashing innovation through equity-focused innovation entrepreneurship education and acceleration programs for youth and professionals. www.HumanBulb.org

Photo of jury members for Startup World Cup Sacramento Regional; Vaibhav Nadgauda, John Peters, Sacramento Angels, Brooke VanSant, Moneta Ventures, Mathew Magno, JAPA, Charlotte Danielsson, HUMANBULB, InfinitiLaw
Photo of Christian Moran, Investor, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Startup World Cup Sacramento Regional Speaker

Startup World Cup is a global competition with 70+ regional competitions around the world that was started in 2017.  The winner of each regional competition goes on to compete in the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco where the prize is a $1 million USD investment (being held on 12/1/2023)

2022 Startup World Cup Global Grand Finale Highlights: