Produced by Washington, DC based-incubator 1776, the Challenge Cup is a global competition to identify and celebrate the most promising startups tackling the biggest challenges. The competition will center on startups innovating in four primary categories: education, health, energy, and smart cities.

The Challenge Cup comes to San Francisco on March 4! Join us and learn from startups revolutionizing important industries. Food, drink, and great company will be provided. 

5:30 – 9:00 Challenge Cup Regional Competition

• 5:30 - 6:00 Networking
• 6:00 – 7:00 1 minute pitches
• 7:00 – 7:15 break for judge deliberation
• 7:15 – 8:15 finalists present (2 from each category) – 5 minute pitches plus 3 minute judge q&a
• 8:15 – 8:30 break for judge deliberation
• 8:30 – Announcement of winners