GatorPitch Miami 2026
2026-11-05 · 17:30:00 · Miami
Citigroup Center, 201 S Biscayne Blvd
201 S Biscayne Blvd
GatorPitch Miami 2026 is a startup pitch competition organized by UF Innovate Ventures at the Citigroup Center in Miami on November 5, 2026.
UF Innovate's premier startup pitch competition now welcoming Florida-affiliated startups to pitch before Miami's active investor and innovation community. Showcases curated high-potential companies to South Florida investors, corporate leaders and innovation stakeholders.
Founder brief
Who should attend
Florida-affiliated startup founders looking to pitch before South Florida investors and regional innovation leaders should consider this event. While historically focused solely on University of Florida ventures, the competition accepts applications from across the state.
What happens
Selected high-potential companies pitch directly to the audience in a curated showcase starting at 17:30. The competition is structured to highlight statewide ventures to corporate leaders and regional stakeholders gathered in downtown Miami.
Who's in the room
Attendees include Miami-based and South Florida investors, corporate executives, innovation stakeholders, and participating startup founders from across the state. The event is organized by Gainesville-based UF Innovate Ventures.
How to prepare
Founders intending to compete must submit their applications by September 4, 2026. Prepare a concise pitch highlighting your market opportunity, traction, and state ties, and ensure you are ready to answer diligence questions from active investors.
Organizer: UF Innovate Ventures
At a glance
- Format
- Curated startup pitch competition where selected Florida-affiliated startups pitch before Miami’s investor and innovation community.
- Who can apply
- Previously focused exclusively on University of Florida-affiliated startups, GatorPitch Miami is expanding in 2026 to welcome Florida-affiliated startups from across the state to apply.
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