NOTE: 6 Finalists will make the stage, but only 2 will advance to the CodeLaunch World Championship event in Dallas on November 11th, 2026 where they will compete for at least $50,000 in direct investment capital.
ELIGIBILITY: CodeLaunch USA is for startups with founders or co-founders who are US-based only.
CodeLaunch USA 2026 will be our 27th startup competition! Startup founders will have the opportunity to win at least $50,000 in investment capital, an additional tens of thousands in in-kind seed services such as software and product development, and the infamous CodeLaunch Championship Belt. Be sure to join the CodeLaunch community for our most exciting and impactful year yet.
NOTE: 6 Finalists will make the stage, but only 2 will advance to the CodeLaunch World Championship event in Dallas on November 11th, 2026 where they will compete for at least $50,000 in direct investment capital.
CodeLaunch USA will be hosted by Improving on April 15th, 2026, location TBA. See below for important attendee dates and information.
Applicants for the CodeLaunch USA 2026 startup competition can reference the event schedule below for important dates and milestones during their participation. This list is subject to change; be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out on any important announcements.
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These software and product development firms will each draft a CodeLaunch USA 2026 Finalist and, together, will design and develop a minimally viable product during a 48-hour hackathon.
1ST PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch USA 2026 Hackathon.
2ND PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch USA 2026 Hackathon.
3RD PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch USA 2026 Hackathon.
4TH PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch USA 2026 Hackathon.
5TH PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch USA 2026 Hackathon.
6TH PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch USA 2026 Hackathon.
All of the sponsors and partners who have donated in-kind services and provided their support to our CodeLaunch USA 2026 startup competition.
Rajiv Nathan
Startup Hypeman
Emcee
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TBD, TBD
Judge
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Judge
CodeLaunch is a critical amenity to the startup community, providing invaluable seed services, product development, and a massive community of like-minded entrepreneurs and investors. Apply to CodeLaunch today for FREE!
Applications for ALL CodeLaunch 2026 events will open on October 15th, 2025. Be sure to APPLY before the window closes!