Startup Prize is accepting registrations for its 2026 Startup Prize competitions, a no-equity, no-entry-fee program designed to support entrepreneurs through mentorship, investor engagement, and cash awards.

The program includes two industry-focused competitions:

1. Startup Prize: Health competition features FDA and Non-FDA tracks.

2. Startup Prize: Energy which includes Electricity and Hydrocarbons & Fuels tracks.

Participants engage in qualifying events, receive structured mentorship, refine their business strategy through the Entrepreneur Portal, and compete for advancement to the Final Final pitch event.Winners in each track will receive a $10,000 cash prize, and all participating startups are eligible for potential investment from Startup Prize Investors.

For Health (click here):

To attend the Online Qualifying Event (April 10-11), you must register no later than Friday, March 20, 2026. To attend the In-Person Qualifying Event in June register by May 15, 2026.

For Energy (click here):

To attend the Online Qualifying event (May 8-9) register by April 17th, 2026. To attend the In-Person Qualifying event in June , register by June 5.

*In-person version is in Louisiana.