America250 Backs College Entrepreneurs with Re-Opening of "America's Startup" National Competition

2026-08-17 · Washington, D.C.

America's Startup is a national competition for undergraduate student founders, organized by America250. Applications open August 17 through October 8, 2026, with a $1 million total prize pool, mentorship, and a live pitch weekend in Washington, D.C. Top entries get exposure to investors and NVIDIA's Inception program. The competition includes 30 semifinalist teams pitching live, 10 finalists receiving $25,000 each, and 3 grand prize winners earning $50,000 each.

Organizer: America250

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