THE STAKES_

Prizes, recognition, and support for ambitious ventures.

VC26 is designed to create value at every stage, from applicant rewards and founder resources to finalist visibility, live showcase opportunities, and winner recognition.

Winner Prizes

$15,000+

Winner prizes, partner rewards, and venture support worth over $15,000.

The winner package may include a mix of physical prizes, software credits, partner rewards, founder resources, Datumra support and selected cash grants where available.

Applicant Rewards

$5,000+

Applicant gifts, rewards, and spot prizes worth over $5,000.

Complete your entry to access VC26 applicant rewards, including selected gifts, resources, software offers, credits, and spot prizes.

Global Exposure

For selected ventures

VC26 gives shortlisted ventures and finalists the opportunity to raise their profile.

Showcase your venture across the VC26 community, partner network, judging panel and wider founder audience.

Beyond the Prizes

The Live Finals

Finalists are invited to showcase their venture live to the VC26 community, judges, partners, and selected investor network.

  • Live pitch opportunity
  • Feedback from experienced judges
  • Official finalist badge
  • Founder profile and showcase visibility

VC26 Community

Applicants get access to the VC26 community of ambitious founders, operators, and supporters.

  • Founder meetups
  • Operating insights
  • Category circles
  • Peer support
  • Selected partner opportunities

Applicant Rewards

Complete your entry to unlock access to VC26 applicant rewards and resources.

  • Software and platform offers
  • Founder resources and templates
  • Builder resource library access
  • Preliminary systems report
  • Gifts, rewards, and spot prizes

Profile Building

VC26 is designed to help serious ventures become easier to discover, understand, and support.

Shortlisted ventures, finalists, and winners may be featured across VC26 content, live events, community updates, partner communications, and public announcements.

Ready to grow?

Join the system and claim your place in one of our eight award tracks.

Enter one of eight VC26 categories