2026 StartUp Fayette - October

Pitch Contest Preliminary Round


 

The road to Fayette County's biggest night for entrepreneurs starts here. At the preliminary round of the 2026 Fayette Pitch Contest, applicants take the floor to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges who will narrow the field to the five finalists advancing to the main stage in November.

This fast-paced, high-energy round is required for all applicants and sets the stage for everything to come. Come see Fayette's boldest founders make their case as the finalists are chosen.

Think you've got what it takes? Applications are open now through Tuesday, October 13, 2026 ($20 application fee). Apply to pitch: https://launchfayette.org/pitch-contest/apply-to-pitch/

Presented by Launch Fayette in partnership with the Fayette Chamber of Commerce and Jason Hunter Design.