Pitch Pulse Grand Finale & Showcase
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:00 PM PST – 8:00 PM PST
Design and Innovation Building · 9510 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
Hosted by JANUS Innovation Hub
The Pitch Pulse Grand Finale & Showcase is the culminating in-person event of the Pitch Pulse startup series, taking place during Startup San Diego Week. Throughout the year, Pitch Pulse runs multiple vertical pitch sessions across different sectors, selecting top-performing early-stage startups from each round to advance to this final showcase in San Diego. The event features live pitches from a curated group of startups across emerging technology areas including AI, biotech, defense, maritime, and other frontier technologies, alongside members of the broader innovation ecosystem. Held in collaboration with Startup World Cup, the Final Showcase connects selected startups from across the U.S. with the San Diego ecosystem, creating a high-signal environment for visibility, feedback, and connection.