An Initiative of the Walnut Creek Chamber Foundation

The startup competition

Bring your next big idea.

Health tech. Sports tech. Two category prizes, plus free coaching for selected presenters.

January 27, 2027 · Startup competition

Two verticals.
Two prizes.
Your opportunity.

Apply to present your startup at Startup Walnut Creek. The January competition focuses on sports tech and health tech, with one prize awarded in each category. The draft program plans for six to eight presenting companies, with three-minute pitches and two minutes of Q&A.

Apply to present ↗

01 / Sports tech

Innovating how we play and perform

Technology serving sports, athletic performance, training and the sports experience.

One category prize

02 / Health tech

Innovating for better health

Technology advancing healthcare, wellness and health outcomes.

One category prize

Prize amounts and application deadline will be announced.

01 / APPLY

Tell us what you’re building

Choose your vertical, introduce your team and submit your pitch deck. Add an optional company overview.

02 / CONNECT

Apply through the network

We welcome applications through Wisdom Partners and our network of investors. Include your referral connection in the form below.

03 / PREPARE

Free pitch coaching

Companies selected to present will receive free coaching and presentation preparation from Wisdom Partners before the event.

Startup Walnut Creek 2027

Apply to present

Share your company’s idea, product and progress. Required fields are marked *. Upload a pitch deck as a PDF; a one-page company overview is optional.

For example, Wisdom Partners or the investor who referred you.

Upload your pitch deck as a PDF. Maximum 10 MB.

Upload an optional one-page overview as a PDF. Maximum 10 MB.

Your application and materials will be reviewed by the Startup Walnut Creek selection team, including Wisdom Partners and participating investors. Submit non-confidential materials only. Uploaded files are accessible to anyone with their link.

A successful submission displays a confirmation and application reference here. Applying does not guarantee a presentation slot or an award.