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2026-11-04 · 15:00:00 · San Diego

Design and Innovation Building, UC San Diego

9510 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA

Held at UC San Diego during San Diego Startup Week, this pitch night showcases curated startups pitching to the local tech community in collaboration with Startup World Cup.

The Pitch Pulse Grand Finale and Showcase is the culminating in-person event of our startup series, officially taking place during San Diego Startup Week. This event features in-person pitches from a curated group of innovators across emerging technology areas, including Bio & Health, AI & Predictive Systems, Security & Defense, and Maritime. Held in collaboration with Startup World Cup, the Final Showcase connects these carefully selected startups from across the country directly with the San Diego ecosystem.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders building in medtech, bio and health, artificial intelligence, security and defense, or maritime will find this relevant. Innovators seeking exposure across regional ecosystems and teams interested in watching cross-country ventures take the stage will also benefit from attending.

What happens

A curated roster of startups presents in-person pitches on stage at the Design and Innovation Building. Host Aras Sheikhi from JANUS and speaker Nigel Newbutt participate in this grand finale showcase, which links selected national participants directly to the broader San Diego startup market starting at 15:00.

Who's in the room

Attendees gather alongside JANUS Innovation Hub, local founders, and representatives from supporting organizations including Connect, Startup San Diego, Leader Bank, Womble Bond Dickinson, Kiln, TechCon Global, Startup Grind, and the UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization.

How to prepare

Bring concise explanations of your product architecture and market traction to discuss with peers. If you are presenting, refine your deck to highlight clear sector-specific milestones, rehearse your live timing carefully, and prepare straightforward answers for technical follow-ups from the audience.

Organizer: JANUS Innovation Hub

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At a glance

Format
In-person pitches from a curated group of innovators across emerging technology areas.
Sectors
Medtech

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Aras Sheikhi — Founder and CEO, JANUS (Host)
  • Nigel Newbutt (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners

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