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Description
A Riverside County Regional Pitch Competition - Part of Riverside County Innovation Month
Join us at the Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) for an electrifying evening as the Greater Coachella Valley’s boldest founders compete live for funding, recognition, and advancement.
This regional pitch competition is the official Coachella Valley pathway to the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale — where finalists compete for $20,000 and the opportunity to represent Riverside County at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, competing for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
The Competitive Pathway:
• $5,000 Regional Award
• Advance to the $20,000 County Finale
• County Winner advances to Startup World Cup – $1M Investment Prize
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business leader, or innovation champion, this is where the region’s next breakthrough ventures step into the spotlight.
Evening Includes:
• Live Pitch Competition
• Networking with Founders, Investors & Ecosystem Leaders
• Cocktail Hour
• Refreshments & Small Bites
Reserve your seat today.
Date & Time
Tue, Apr 21, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM