VetsinTech Pitch Contest 2026

Based in San Francisco, with more than 60,000 vets strong and 20 chapters across the country, VetsInTech is the leading national non-profit devoted 100% to springboarding veterans into tech careers. VetsinTech harnesses the national technology ecosystem to benefit veterans returning from active military duty and who want to apply their exceptional training, skills, and experience to a new technology career. Comprising technology industry leaders and former service members, VetsinTech is the only non-profit supporting our veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship.https://vetsintech.co

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Veterans and military spouses - submit your startup as part of the VetsinTech Pitch Contest

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Join VetsinTech for our Annual Pitch ContestOn August 20th, VetsinTech will host an in-person pitch event featuring 5 veteran, military, and spouse-owned startup finalists competing live for $40,000 in prizes.Submissions are now closed, and announcements will be made shortly. DATES/TIME:August 20, 2026: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT / In-Person Pitch Event IN-PERSON PITCH EVENT LOCATION:5 Finalists will be presenting in person on Aug 20 at:a16z Offices, 180 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107 PRIZES:<ul><li>1st place prize: $25,000</li><li>2nd place prize: $10,000</li><li>3rd place prize: $5,000</li></ul>Selected companies will have the opportunity to pitch and interact with a panel of VC and technology leaders from VetsinTech's partner ecosystem.JUDGES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstevekiservvc/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstevekiservvc/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Steve Kiser</a>, Veteran Venture Fund</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-garza-8b76121/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-garza-8b76121/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jack Garza</a>, JP Morgan</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniebio/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniebio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ernie Bio</a>, Forgepoint Capital</li></ul>

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