Startup World Cup – Boise Regional Qualifier 2026
Boise Regional Qualifier · May 21, 2026

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Date & Time
Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MT
Location
JUMP Pioneer Room, 6th Floor · 1000 W Myrtle St, Boise
Grand Finale
San Francisco · November 2026 · $1,000,000 Prize
The Event

Idaho's stage.
The world's
competition.

On Thursday, May 21st, ten exceptional founders will take the stage at JUMP's Pioneer Room to pitch live in front of judges, investors, and the community that's building Idaho's startup future.

The winner earns the title of Idaho's official delegate to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco this November, where they'll compete alongside 100+ regional winners from around the world for a $1,000,000 investment prize.

Idaho has an exceptional track record with the Startup World Cup. In 2024, Ashley Crafton of Galena Innovations placed top 10 globally, and Rattler Medical Solutions carried our region forward in 2025. This year, we're excited to send another entrepreneur to San Francisco.

10
Regional finalists pitching live on stage
100+
Global winners compete at the Grand Finale
$1M
Investment prize at the San Francisco Grand Finale
Top 10
Idaho's 2024 finish out of a global field
The Competitors

Meet the finalists

Ten Idaho founders. One stage. One shot at San Francisco.

Jane Alexander
Emma Advisor
Jane Alexander
AI-powered college admissions platform turning chaos into a clear, personalized roadmap
Mark Niehaus
Fortivus
Mark Niehaus
AI care intelligence for dementia caregivers
David C. Smith
The MRP Refinery
David C. Smith
AI that fixes the data errors draining supply chain ROI
Bree Vanleeuwen
Daily Shade Sunscreen
Bree Vanleeuwen
True mineral sunscreen that actually disappears on skin
Brayden Xenos
Fire Call
Brayden Xenos
Marketplace connecting homeowners with vetted wildfire crews
Ben Hoban
Rhetorix Lab
Ben Hoban
Async video assessments that stop AI cheating & build real skills
Roberto Jones
Thermatics
Roberto Jones
Autonomous gliders for early wildfire detection
Joshua Adams
Roof Scout
Joshua Adams
Digital sales agent automating home improvement sales
Betsy Hall
For Their Thoughts Foundation
Betsy Hall
Immersive museum making dementia impossible to ignore
Pat Lawless
Outermind
Pat Lawless
Autonomous AI Chief of Staff for SMBs inside Microsoft 365
Audience at Boise startup event
Engaged attendees
Founders and investors in the crowd
Packed auditorium
Startup World Cup Regional Champion with trophy
Ashley Crafton of Galena Innovations pitching on stage
Tickets

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May 21st, 2026  ·  JUMP Boise

General Admission
FREE
Open to the public

Grab your ticket and come watch the pitches, meet the founders, and be a part of this exciting moment in the local startup community.

  • Live pitch competition
  • Networking reception & happy hour
  • Q&A with judging panel
  • Winner announcement ceremony
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VIP Experience
$40
The full SWCRQ experience

Upgrade for priority seating, two drink tickets, food, and exclusive access to the after-party with finalists, judges, founders, and investors.

  • Everything in General Admission
  • Priority seating for pitch competition
  • Two drink tickets
  • Food at the VIP after-party on the JUMP deck
  • Exclusive after-party with finalists & judges
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Idaho's Legacy

We've been here before.

Idaho's track record speaks for itself. Here's who carried our region to San Francisco.

2024 · Top 10 Global
Galena Innovations
Ashley Crafton
Top 10 finish at the Grand Finale
2025 · Regional Winner
Rattler Medical Solutions
Regional Champion
Represented Idaho at the Grand Finale
Partners

Thank you to our sponsors

This event is made possible by the generous support of our community partners

2026 SWCRQ Presented by Alturas Capital

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