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Applications are now closed, but RSVP now for a night full of energy, a free concert, and great vibes at Startup Battle 2026.

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RSVP TODAY! Don’t miss this opportunity.

Join The RTPark for a high-energy night featuring a free concert with local artists, live competition, bold ideas, and meaningful connections as founders, UVI students, investors, business leaders, and the wider Virgin Islands community come together to celebrate Startup Battle USVI 2026.

Event Details

  • 📅 March 26, 2026
  • 📍 UVI Elridge Blake Sports & Fitness Center, St. Thomas
  • 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • 🎟 FREE Admission — RSVP Required
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Why You Should Attend Startup Battle USVI 2026 

Startup Battle USVI is a celebration of community, creativity, and connection in the Virgin Islands.

This is not just a competition.

It’s a free community event featuring a live concert with local artists, a vibrant marketplace of local vendors, and meaningful networking opportunities with founders, students, professionals, and community leaders.

Show up. Connect. Support local. Experience the energy together.

RSVP today and join us live on March 26 — admission is free, but your seat won’t wait.

$100,000 in Total Investment

Startup Battle USVI 2026 will award:

  • $80,000 to early-stage startups

  • $20,000 to UVI student-led startups

Finalists will pitch live in front of investors and industry leaders—sharpening their narrative, testing their vision, and competing for capital at a pivotal stage of growth.

PromoTix
Greater Changes Technologies
VI Crawl
CroFundMe

Built for Founders. Powered by Community.

Startup Battle was created with a simple but ambitious mission: to create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build something from nothing.

Through the RTPark’s commitment to innovation-driven economic development and entrepreneurship, Startup Battle USVI is more than a competition—it’s a platform for visibility, mentorship, and momentum for Virgin Islands founders.

UVI Student Track — $20,000 (UVI Students Only)

UVI Students are REQUIRED to enter this track.
For University of the Virgin Islands students actively working on a startup or venture. UVI students must complete the required Student Workshop Series to be eligible to compete.
Join us for an unforgettable night of music, networking, and community — secure your spot today.

Early-Stage Startup Track — $80,000

This is the flagship Startup Battle competition
Designed for founders actively building an early-stage startup and ready to pitch live to investors. This track rewards clarity, conviction, and a credible path forward.
Experience Startup Battle Live. Secure Your Spot.

"Being part of Startup Battle sharpened our pitch, tightened our presentation, and gave us finalist-level validation — all of which played a role in PromoTix ultimately raising $2.5M. If you’re serious about raising capital, this is an experience you can’t afford to skip."

– Will Royall, Founder & CEO of PromoTix

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A Proven Track Record

Startup Battle made its USVI debut in 2022, drawing 300+ attendees and showcasing founders from across the territory in a $100,000 live pitch event that energized the local startup ecosystem.

2022 Winner

Finalists

Now, Startup Battle returns—bigger, sharper, and with expanded opportunities for both early-stage startups and student founders.

Ready to Experience It Live?

Secure your seat for Startup Battle USVI 2026 and enjoy a high-energy night of live pitches, a free concert, local vendors, and powerful networking all in one unforgettable evening.
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Key Dates

  • January 20, 2026: Applications Open
  • February 3, 2026: Applications Close (UVI Student Workshop Series)
  • February 12, 2026: Applications Close at 11:59 PM AST - (VI Startup Battle ALL APPLICANTS)
  • February 19, 2026: Application Extension Closes at 11:59 PM AST (VI Startup Battle – All Applicants)
  • February 5, 2026: First UVI Student Workshop
  • February 12, 2026: Applications Close at 11:59 PM AST - (VI Startup Battle ALL APPLICANTS)
  • February 12, 2026: Second UVI Student Workshop
  • February 19, 2026: Third UVI Student Workshop
  • March 5, 2026: Semi-Finalist Pitch Day (Virtual)
  • March 26, 2026: Startup Battle USVI (Live Event)
  • March 26, 2026: Startup Battle USVI (Live Event)

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