SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
9:00 AM–5PM · THE CATALYST · SANTA CRUZ
The world’s largest startup competition is coming to Santa Cruz.
Luminarium.io Pacifica will transform The Catalyst into a full-day gathering of ambitious founders, investors, technologists, artists, executives, and changemakers building what comes next.
Startups will pitch before an independent panel of venture capital investors, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and technical experts. The Santa Cruz Regional champion will advance to the Startup World Cup global stage in Silicon Valley for the opportunity to compete for the $1 million investment prize and international exposure.