Food Blog: Final Call! Apply to Outside Ignite… a prize worth $100,000 is on the line!

Monday, February 2, 2026

Final Call! Apply to Outside Ignite… a prize worth $100,000 is on the line!

Apply by Feb. 4 for Outside Ignite

Last shot at a prize worth $100,000!

Are you a Seed Stage to Series A startup ready to take your vision to the next level? Applications for Outside Ignite officially close Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 11:59 PM MT.

Don't wait to submit your big idea. With a prize package worth $100,000 on the line, you don't want to miss this opportunity.

On May 28, eight finalists will present in front of a live audience at the Outside Days Industry Conference for real-time feedback from our high-powered panel of judges. Win or lose, finalists will get to network with investors and fellow founders.

Apply by Feb. 4 to be considered.

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Introducing Our 2026 Judges!

Mel Strong (NEXT Ventures), John Spinale (JAZZ Venture Partners), Ariana Ferwerda (Halfdays), plus Laura Medina (Cooley LLP), Jeff Martin (Karsh Hagan), and Lisa Nelson will select one first place prize winner and one runner up to receive prizes up to $100,000 in value. Plus, attendees will vote to select one People's Choice Award winner.

Grab a pass to the Outside Days Industry Conference and catch the finalists pitch live on May 28.