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RubyConf Pitch Competition (The Ruby Runway)

Bring your Ruby startup to The Ruby Runway. Pitch live, gain exposure, and compete for exclusive cash prizes at RubyConf. Your next big stage starts here.

Showcase your startup. Elevate the Ruby ecosystem.

Purpose

The RubyConf Pitch Competition — The Ruby Runway — celebrates innovation within the Ruby ecosystem. This competition spotlights startups built with Ruby, offering founders visibility, connections, and financial support to accelerate their growth.

If you’re a Ruby-powered startup ready to take the stage, this is your chance to share your story, connect with investors and industry leaders, and compete for up to $30,000 in cash prizes plus in-kind partner awards.

Eligibility

To apply, your startup must:

• Be built using Ruby as a core technology.
• Have raised less than $500K in total funding to date.
• Be an incorporated or legally structured business entity.
• Apply to a regional semifinal (open globally).

What to Submit

Applications must be submitted directly through this page using the Apply button.

Documents

Executive Summary

• Max 2 pages
• PDF or Word

Pitch Deck (10–12 slides, PDF) covering:

• Problem
• Solution / Product
• Market Opportunity
• Business Model
• Traction & Milestones
• Financials & Projections
• Value Proposition
• Competitive Landscape
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Ruby Technology Stack
• The Ask (funding, partnerships, etc.)

Videos


2.5–3-minute Elevator Pitch Video (required)

A concise overview used for initial screening.

Competition Structure

Phase 1 – Open Call (Applications)

• Open globally for 6–8 weeks
• Initial screening based on elevator pitch video
• Judges review full pitch videos and documents for deeper evaluation

Phase 2 – Regional Semifinals (Virtual)

Hosted by region:

North America • Latin America • Europe • Africa • Asia-Pacific

Each semifinal selects 2–3 winners to advance.

Phase 3 – RubyConf Finals (Live)

Top 10 startups present live at RubyConf.


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RubyConf Pitch Competition (The Ruby Runway)

Bring your Ruby startup to The Ruby Runway. Pitch live, gain exposure, and compete for exclusive cash prizes at RubyConf. Your next big stage starts here.

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