The Monterey Bay community is invited to join us for a public event to showcase all of the finalists from this year's Startup Challenge Monterey Bay competition.

Attendees will have the chance to meet the finalists during the Venture Showcase, vote for Crowd Favorite, enjoy refreshments, and tune in for the awards ceremony!

This is the 15th year of the Startup Challenge Monterey Bay business competition. It will be a great time to recognize all the startups and their accomplishments.

The Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is an annual new business competition for entrepreneurs in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Prospective entrepreneurs, startups, and emerging companies showcase their ideas and business concepts, receive helpful advice from mentors, and compete for cash prizes.

This event is open to the public; prior registration is required. There will be an award presentation in addition to refreshments provided.

Program Agenda:

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm – Doors open for attendee check-in

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Venture Showcase exhibits open and attendees will vote for the Crowd Favorite with "Otter Dollars"

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony & 15th celebration