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Founder pitching to judges while audience looks on.

April 24, 2026 

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Pitch Competition

Watch emerging startups pitch live and meet the teams after.

$20,000+
in cash prizes awarded

Join us for a live shark-tank style Pitch Competition where local emerging tech startups will compete for cash prizes and the coveted title of Opportunity Machine’s Emerging Startup of the Year — an honor that boosts visibility and credibility.

 

Pitch attendees get in on the action too, casting their vote to crown the event’s Crowd Favorite.

COMING SOON

April 24, 2026 

3:15 - 4:15 PM

2026 JUDGES PANEL

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jUDGE

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jUDGE

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2026 STARTUPS

Startups will compete for cash prizes and the coveted title of Opportunity Machine’s Emerging Startup of the Year — an honor that boosts visibility and credibility. Pitch attendees get in on the action too, casting their vote to crown the event’s Crowd Favorite.

EquipBase

SaaS platform for managing and scheduling heavy equipment fleet logistics

Stage:

MVP

Acadiana Eats

Curated local food delivery platform with integrated loyalty for independent restaurants.

Stage:

Early Revenue

DocFlow

AI-powered pre-authorization workflow automation for medical practices.

Stage:

MVP

Resilience AI

Predictive modeling for coastal infrastructure maintenance.

Stage:

Early Revenue

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