The next great company
starts with a mission. Does yours?
The next great company
starts with a mission. Does yours?
LEARN HOW IT WORKS
JW Marriot, Dallas
Oct 8, 2026
The next great company
starts with a mission. Does yours?
LEARN HOW IT WORKS
JW Marriot, Dallas
Oct 8, 2026
Your Mission Is Calling
Your Mission Is Calling
Bootcamp Access
Bootcamp Access
Built for mission-driven founders.
Tools & Resources
Tools & Resources
AirForce & Smartforce to build your dream team for your business.
Media Exposure
Media Exposure
Featured editorial coverage for the audience.
Monetary Benefits
Monetary Benefits
A cash prize for all your effort.
Mentors & Founders
Mentors & Founders
Direct access to investors, operators, and mentors.
GMI Alumni Network
GMI Alumni Network
Global community of mission-driven founders.
Bootcamp Access
Built for mission-driven founders.
Bootcamp Access
Built for mission-driven founders.
Tools & Resources
AirForce & Smartforce to build your dream team for your business.
Tools & Resources
AirForce & Smartforce to build your dream team for your business.
Media Exposure
Featured editorial coverage for the audience.
Media Exposure
Featured editorial coverage for the audience.
Monetary Benefits
A cash prize for all your effort.
Monetary Benefits
A cash prize for all your effort.
Mentors & Founders
Direct access to investors, operators, and mentors.
Mentors & Founders
Direct access to investors, operators, and mentors.
GMI Alumni Network
Global community of mission-driven founders.
GMI Alumni Network
Global community of mission-driven founders.
Bootcamp Access
Built for mission-driven founders.
Bootcamp Access
Built for mission-driven founders.
Tools & Resources
AirForce & Smartforce to build your dream team for your business.
Tools & Resources
AirForce & Smartforce to build your dream team for your business.
Media Exposure
Featured editorial coverage for the audience.
Media Exposure
Featured editorial coverage for the audience.
Monetary Benefits
A cash prize for all your effort.
Monetary Benefits
A cash prize for all your effort.
Mentors & Founders
Direct access to investors, operators, and mentors.
Mentors & Founders
Direct access to investors, operators, and mentors.
GMI Alumni Network
Global community of mission-driven founders.
GMI Alumni Network
Global community of mission-driven founders.
Judging criteria
Pitches are evaluated on the 5Ps
People
The team behind the mission
Product
What you're building & why it works
Predictability
A model that can repeat and scale
Potential
The size & reach of the opportunity
Purpose
The reason business must exist
Aug 1, 2026
Applications Open
Submit your video and form. Record a 3-minute video introducing your business.
Aug 1, 2026
Applications Open
Applications Open
Sept 11, 2026
Applications close
Applications close
Sept 28, 2026
Top 10 Finalists Announced
Top 10 Finalists Announced
GMS 2026
Live Pitch–Winners Crowned
Live Pitch–Winners Crowned
Aug 1, 2026
Applications Open
Submit your video and form. Record a 3-minute video introducing your business.
Aug 1, 2026
Applications Open
Applications Open
Sept 11, 2026
Applications close
Applications close
Sept 28, 2026
Top 10 Finalists Announced
Top 10 Finalists Announced
GMS 2026
Live Pitch–Winners Crowned
Live Pitch–Winners Crowned
Aug 1, 2026
Applications open
Applications open
Submit your video and form. Record a 3-minute video introducing your business.
Sept 11, 2026
Applications close
Applications close
Late entries will not be reviewed. Make sure your form is filled and your video is uploaded.
Sept 28, 2026
Top 10 Finalists Announced
Top 10 Finalists Announced
The top 10 advance to Global Mission Summit and attend the Speed Investing Session ahead of pitch night.
GMS 2026
Live Pitch–Winners Crowned
Live Pitch–Winners Crowned
Pitch live at JW Marriott, Dallas, on the Global Mission Summit stage.
Ideas that left the stage bigger
Ideas that left the stage bigger
Champion
Nawa
Took the stage. Took the room. Took Home Recognition.
Champion
Nawa
Took the stage. Took the room. Took Home Recognition.
1st Runnerup
Vitam
A mission that found its audience — and its momentum.
1st Runnerup
Vitam
A mission that found its audience — and its momentum.
2nd Runnerup
Heavenly Barn
Proof that purpose-driven businesses scale further.
2nd Runnerup
Heavenly Barn
Proof that purpose-driven businesses scale further.
Your Mission Starts Here
Applications open August 1st. Don't sit this one out. Open to all university students
Your Mission Starts Here
Applications open August 1st. Don't sit this one out. Open to all university students
Your Mission Starts Here
Applications open August 1st. Don't sit this one out. Open to all university students
Your Mission Starts Here
Applications open August 1st. Don't sit this one out. Open to all university students