Ten founders.
One million reasons.
The Oklahoma Regional of the world's largest startup pitch competition returns to Gradient. Ten companies. One stage. A shot at the $1M global finals in San Francisco.
Gradient proudly hosts the Oklahoma Regional for the Startup World Cup 2026, a global pitch competition bringing together some of the most exciting emerging startups in the world.
With a packed house, sharp judges, and a high-energy crowd, the evening features 10 innovative companies competing for a chance to advance to the global finals in San Francisco, and one will walk away with the title of Oklahoma Regional Champion.