Welcome! Battle of the Regions is the DMV's premier startup pitch competition, bringing together the brightest founders from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia in a March Madness-style tournament to determine which region will claim the title of innovation champion. Through a series of head-to-head pitch battles, founders compete for funding, visibility, investor connections, and regional bragging rights while showcasing the strength of the DMV entrepreneurial ecosystem.
This initiative is brought to life through a collaboration between
District Angels,
DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW),
Inspire Access, and the
Abell Foundation, organizations united by a shared belief that innovation thrives when founders, investors, ecosystem builders, and community leaders come together. Our goal is to celebrate entrepreneurship across the region, connect founders with capital and resources, and strengthen the pipeline of high-growth companies building the future of the DMV.
Whether you're a founder, investor, operator, mentor, student, or ecosystem champion, Battle of the Regions offers a front-row seat to the next generation of breakthrough companies emerging from our region.
