2026 Pitch Elk Grove Finals
Join us as Northern California’s most promising startups compete live on stage for their share of $20,000 in prize money!
Pitch Elk Grove is Northern California’s premier startup pitch competition, a high-energy celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development.
Now celebrating its fifth year, Pitch Elk Grove was launched in 2022 by Invest Elk Grove, the City of Elk Grove's Office of Economic Development, in collaboration with StartupSac, to showcase the region's most promising startups and highlight Greater Sacramento as a growing hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
But it is more than just a pitch event. It is also an opportunity to showcase Elk Grove's unique identity. From locally crafted beer and wine to catering from some of our favorite restaurants, Pitch Elk Grove proudly highlights the businesses that make our city special.
Whether you're a founder, investor, or community supporter, this is your chance to experience the energy of our growing startup ecosystem and discover the local flavors, talent, and innovation that make Elk Grove a vibrant place to live and do business.
On September 3, up to eight standout startups will take the stage to pitch their ventures live to a panel of expert judges and an audience of founders, investors, and community leaders. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an innovation enthusiast, or simply curious about what's next, you'll want to be in the room.
Prize Money
First Place: $10,000
Second Place: $5,000
Third Place: $2,500
Best Elk Grove Startup: $2,500
Join us as we celebrate the founders, innovators, and big ideas shaping the future of our region's startup ecosystem.
Meet the Finalists
BillDecoder (Lodi) – AI technology that helps patients identify medical billing errors and generate dispute letters.
Core Envision Inc. (Folsom) – AI-powered framing layout technology designed to improve construction efficiency.
First Bite (Davis) – A medical device that securely holds breathing tubes for neonatal and pediatric ICU patients.
GuLP AAC (Sacramento) – A communication platform designed for nonspeaking children.
Insta Brow (Elk Grove) – A patent-pending beauty product that simplifies eyebrow application for several days.
Krokos Bio (Davis) – Plant cell culture technology producing high-value botanicals such as saffron.
Lilypay (Lincoln) – A financing platform helping families manage funeral expenses.
Pheronym, Inc. (Woodland) – Sustainable agricultural technology using pheromones to control soil pests.
Purple Door Finders (Sacramento) – A platform helping families compare senior living and care options.
Yeast Bay Bio (Davis) – Developing yeast-based alternatives to traditional household insecticides.
Meet the Judges
Rick Spencer, Growth Factory Ventures
Lokesh Sikaria, Moneta Ventures
George Parrish, Stockton Entrepreneur Lab and Bay Angels
David Lopez, Sacramento Angels
Michelle Hallsten, Sacramento Angels and Greenberg Traurig
Date: Sept. 3
Time: 4:30 - 8 pm
Location: 8230 Civic Center Dr #100, Elk Grove, CA 95757, USA
Cost: Free
Register: 3Common