TAG Invest Connect Pitch Competition Application
Build momentum. Gain visibility. Access the people who can help you scale.
Innovative, high-growth technology startups are invited to apply for the opportunity to compete at the 4th Annual TAG Invest Connect: Meet, Pitch, & Partner on October 22, 2026.
TAG Invest Connect is one of Georgia’s premier platforms connecting emerging technology companies with investors, corporate decision-makers, and strategic partners. Designed for founders ready to accelerate growth, the event creates direct pathways to capital, customers, and meaningful business opportunities.
Applications close August 1, 2026.
Who Should Apply
To align with investor and corporate partner expectations, applicants must:
- Be a technology-based company (product, platform, or tech-enabled solution)
- Be at the Seed to Series A stage
- Demonstrate traction through having paying customers and revenue generation
- Be positioned for growth with a clear strategy, scalable model, and market opportunity
How Applications Are Evaluated
Applications will be reviewed based on:
- Strength and scalability of the business model
- Market opportunity and demonstrated traction
- Leadership team and execution readiness
- Innovation and competitive differentiation
- Alignment with investor and corporate market priorities
What Finalists Receive
Finalists gain far more than stage exposure.
Selected companies will receive:
π° Access to Capital
Present live to investors actively seeking emerging opportunities and compete for cash awards:
- First Prize: $15,000
- Second Prize: $10,000
π€ Access to Customers
Connect directly with corporate procurement and innovation leaders exploring new solutions and partnership opportunities.
π€ Investor-Ready Pitch Coaching
Receive personalized coaching and feedback from industry leaders and members of the TAG Bridge Builders Board to strengthen messaging, delivery, and investor positioning.
π Strategic Growth Support
Participate in pre-event pitch refinement and receive guidance designed to strengthen your go-to-market approach and long-term growth strategy.
π£ Increased Visibility
Gain exposure across Georgia’s technology and innovation ecosystem and build relationships that extend beyond event day.
This is more than a pitch competition. It is an opportunity to enter a curated ecosystem designed to help companies move from traction to scale and from introductions to meaningful outcomes.
Apply today and take your next step toward capital, customers, and growth.