Building Our Tech (BOT) Announces Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition Featuring $10,000 Grand Prize
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Building Our Tech (BOT) Announces Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition Featuring $10,000 Grand Prize
Seven Tech Startup Founders Set to Pitch Live in Front of Central Florida Investors on June 11, 2026.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s growing startup ecosystem will take center stage on June 11, 2026, as Building Our Tech (BOT), a tech nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals to learn, build, and scale in tech, hosts its highly anticipated Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition.
The curated event will feature seven innovative tech startup founders competing live for a $10,000 grand prize before an audience of venture capitalists, investors, high-level executives, and active funding sources.
The Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition is part of BOT’s ongoing mission to expand access to technology education, startup resources, mentorship, and entrepreneurial opportunities, while driving socioeconomic impact. As BOT celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the event reflects a decade-long commitment to helping individuals break into tech, launch startups, and scale innovative ideas into impactful businesses.
Attendees can expect:
Live startup pitches from emerging tech founders
Access to Central Florida’s growing innovation community
Insights into the future of technology and entrepreneurship
A chance to support local startup growth and innovation
An expert panel of judges on the cutting edge of innovation
Complimentary water, soda, beer, wine, and appetizers - for a limited time
BOT’s startup programs and pitch competitions continue to help founders secure funding, strategic partnerships, mentorship, and greater exposure within the tech ecosystem. With Central Florida continuing to emerge as a hub for technology, events like the Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition strengthen the region’s position as a destination for founders and investors alike.
Limited tickets are now available and encouraged for community members, tech professionals, founders, investors, innovation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience the energy of Central Florida’s thriving startup scene firsthand.
Event Details
Event: 2026 Startup Pitch Competition
Date: June 11, 2026
Location: Great Southern Box Company - 2105 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tickets: Limited availability
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or additional event information, visit BuildingOurTech.org.
About BOT
Building Our Tech is a Central Florida-based tech nonprofit focused on empowering individuals to learn, build, and scale in tech through education, workforce development, startup programs, mentorship, networking opportunities, and innovation-focused events. For the past 10 years, BOT has helped foster a stronger, more connected tech ecosystem across Central Florida by supporting aspiring technologists, entrepreneurs, and startup founders.
Media Contact:
Safia Porter
Executive Director
Building Our Tech
safia@buildingourtech.org
www.buildingourtech.org
