San Francisco, Feb 28 — Startup World Cup, the world’s #1 startup pitch competition, is heading to Hawaii. Co-hosted with Blue Startups, East Meets West featuring Startup World Cup Hawaii will take place on April 9, 2026, at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.
This landmark event will bring together hundreds of venture capitalists, corporate leaders, and innovative startups from around the world, convening global investors, founders, and thought leaders from both sides of the Pacific for two days of insight, connection, and opportunity.
Startup World Cup Hawaii Regional pitch competition serves as a powerful bridge where Asia meets the U.S., and founders connect directly with investors shaping the future of innovation.
Adding to the excitement, Tim Draper, renowned venture capitalist and founding partner of Draper Associates, will speak at the event, while Meet the Drapers films live at East Meets West 2026. The hit global startup television series—where founders pitch to the legendary Draper family and reach millions of viewers worldwide—will shine an international spotlight on Hawaii’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem as part of the Startup World Cup experience.
Registration & Applications:
Attendees – Register to Watch and Support: https://luma.com/v4yp3z7x
Event Details & Details to Apply: https://www.startupworldcup.io/honolulu-app-2026
The Hawaii Regional winner will earn a coveted spot at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, competing for a $1,000,000 investment prize. Startups from all industries and regions across the globe are encouraged to apply.
Attendees will gain a unique opportunity to discover emerging technologies, connect with leading investors, and engage with the global startup ecosystem—all under one roof.
Entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders are invited to attend and take part in a global competition shaping the future of innovation.
Event Details:
Date: April 9, 2026
Location: Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort