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The Rothschild Performing Arts Center (Harker)
San Jose, CA, USA
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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17April

2026

HARKER NATIONAL YOUTH QUALIFIER

STARTUP WORLD CUP 

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Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students worldwide who are currently enrolled in school or graduated in 2025. Selected participants must be able to attend the pitch competition in person on April 17, if chosen as finalists

IMPORTANT DATES

NOW

4/5

4/10

4/17

APPLICATION OPEN

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

TOP 7
ANNOUNCEMENT

REGIONAL

FINALE

 SPEAKERS &JUDGES

Brandon Yang

Co-Founder,

Cartesia

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John Kwon

Managing Director,

Samsung Ventures

Rui Zhao

Managing Director,

Blackrock

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Ajay Kamat 

Partner,

Pear VC

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Satish Dharmaraj

Managing Director,

Redpoint Ventures

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2025 Harker National Youth Qualifier Trailer

2025 OFFICIAL TRAILER

2024 SILICON VALLEY
EVENT RECAP

WANT TO BE A PARTNER?

WANT TO BE A SPEAKER?

WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER?

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