NOVEMBER 11TH, 2026
CODELAUNCH LIVE EVENT
- EVENT ON 11/11/2026
- DOORS & PRE-PARTY EXPO @ 3:30 PM
- LIVE SHOW FINALE @ 6:00 PM
- CELEBRATION UNTIL 9:00 PM
- GILLEY'S DALLAS
Throughout the year, 3 major competitions across the United States, Canada, and LATAM all lead up to our grand finale – the CodeLaunch “World Championship”. This year, the event will be hosted by Improving at Gilley’s Main Theater stage in Dallas, Texas on November 11th 2026. This event will bring together the 6 best and the fastest-growing startups from our preceding competitions this year, providing a platform to showcase their potential to venture capitalists and angel investors from across the continent.
The CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship will be hosted by Improving on November 11th at Gilley’s Dallas. See below for important information regarding travel and stay. This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
NOVEMBER 11TH, 2026
WITH A SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY RAJIV NATHAN
Rajiv, the “Startup Hypeman,” will be performing songs from his latest album on stage following the CodeLaunch show finale. Be sure to stick around for his set and check out his YouTube channel below to sample his music.
Below is the tentative schedule for the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship. 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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Through 3 competitions and hundreds of competitors, these 6 startups survived every elimination challenge and stood out amongst the rest. Learn more about the startups that will be competing at the CodeLaunch World Championship.
Collars is a hiring platform built exclusively for the trades, connecting skilled workers and employers through rich profiles, video, preferences, and direct messaging. By moving beyond resumes and traditional job boards, Collars focuses on real fit and long-term alignment between both sides.
Two Robots Studios is a Richmond, VA-based gaming company building Two Robots: Unleashed, a competitive multiplayer strategy card game set in an original sci-fi universe of robots, factions, and tactical combat. Players build decks, battle opponents worldwide, explore their own ship, and compete in a fully legal play-to-earn ecosystem where skill drives real rewards, not purchases.
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The top 6 product development and startup teams from our regional competitions will converge at the World Championship event and compete to win the Grand Prize and distinguished title of CodeLaunch World Champion.
1ST PICK
EDI will represent team Collars in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: Michael Perry, Improving Dallas
2ND PICK
WWD will represent team Two Robots in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: Henry Megarry, Improving Minneapolis
3RD PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
4TH PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
5TH PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
6TH PICK
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
Rajiv Nathan
Startup Hypeman
Emcee
Rob Hughes
PitchLift, Founder
Judge
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All of the sponsors and partners who have donated in-kind services and provided their support to our CodeLaunch World Championship 2026 event.
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!
The application window for CodeLaunch 2026 has closed, but our live events are coming up soon. Check out the dates and locations here.