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).

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What to Submit

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

Deadline to submit

February 28, 2026 at 11:59PM ET

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.

Deadline for Applications: 2026-02-28