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Startup world cup

Boise's shot at a $1 million investment prize.

The Startup World Cup Regional Qualifier brings Pegasus Tech Ventures' global startup competition to Boise, and the champion pitches at the Grand Finale in San Francisco.

Free Program

What is the Startup World Cup Regional Qualifier?

The Startup World Cup is one of the largest pitch competitions in the world, hosted by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Pegasus Tech Ventures.

Founders compete in regional events across more than 100 countries, and each champion advances to the Grand Finale in San Francisco to pitch for a $1 million investment prize. Trailhead has hosted the Boise regional since 2024, giving Idaho founders a direct path to that global stage.

And once they get there, Idaho’s champions hold their own. In 2024, Ashley Crafton of Galena Innovations finished in the Top 10 against hundreds of startups from around the world. Meet all of Idaho’s regional champions below.

2026
Chantell Williams, Critical Medical Devices
2025
Donald Young, Rattler Medical
2024
Ashley Crafton, Galena Innovations

Watch the 2026 SWCRQ

Ten Idaho founders took the stage at JUMP on May 21 for a shot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco. Catch every pitch from the 2026 Boise Regional Qualifier, and see how Chantell Williams of Critical Medical Devices earned her spot on the global stage.

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