Charleston Regional-Startup World Cup 2025

Join us for Wild Pitch: The South’s Capitol of Capital, taking place during the Dig South Tech Summit on May 1-2, 2025, at the Albert Simons Center for the Arts, College of Charleston.

Startups play a crucial role in a thriving innovation ecosystem, and we appreciate your interest in presenting. There is no fee to apply or pitch. Applications will be accepted continuously, with the complete lineup revealed on March 1, 2025.

We aim for you to gain valuable contacts, insights, and funding at Dig South Tech Summit.

Details About Wild Pitch

DIG SOUTH Tech Summit was established in 2012 to highlight emerging technology and connect scalable startups from the South with prominent global brands. Wild Pitch welcomes early, seed, and growth-stage companies from the region, as well as national and international startups interested in engaging with the Southern market and securing funding.

Alongside Wild Pitch, Dig South Tech Summit provides avenues for companies to showcase their work, network with investors, participate in 7 tracks featuring over 30 speaker sessions, and enjoy social events across the Charleston Peninsula.

Pitches will last 5 minutes each and will follow a tournament format, featuring 4 pitches per session, culminating in 20 startups competing.

Startup World Cup & Wild Pitch Prize

Dig South has teamed up with Startup World Cup! The winner of Wild Pitch will have the chance to present in front of top-tier investors this October in San Francisco.

Prize Details: $1,000,000 investment opportunity!

Additionally, winners will receive 2 Dig Nation year-round memberships (valued at $1000) and a $3500 sponsorship for Dig South Tech Summit 2026.

What if my startup is not chosen?

No need to worry; we are pleased to provide various opportunities to connect with investors, tech executives, experts, and fellow founders at the Summit, including a Startup Alley booth, over 25 speaker sessions, workshops, networking events, Charleston’s inaugural Quantathon, and more. Purchase your badge today at dignation.co and receive a complimentary membership to Dig Nation: The South’s Tech Tribe.