Submissions are open to entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers passionate about positively impacting San Francisco. Whether you’re an individual with a visionary idea or part of a team with a transformative project, we encourage you to apply. Pitches can originate from anywhere but must aim to benefit the San Francisco Bay Area directly. Please note, the event is private, and selection will be based on how well your proposal aligns with our mission and impact categories. Submit your pitch here.

If you’re eager to contribute but don’t have a specific pitch, we still value your participation! We welcome individuals and organizations willing to offer their time, expertise, or resources to support our selected teams. Please contact us at hello@sffutureforum.com with details about your available resources, areas of interest, and how you wish to contribute. We’ll work to match you with a team in need of your skills or support.

We are in search of innovative pitches within five key areas: Sustainability and Environmental Innovation, Economic Development, Community and Social Equity, Technology and Smart City Solutions, and Health and Wellness. Projects should present new solutions or approaches that promise to bring substantial socio-economic benefits to San Francisco and are expected to be actionable within a few years.

From all submissions, we will select 20 pitches to join us at the private event in June 2025, with 10 being featured onstage. Our committee of experts evaluates each pitch based on innovation, potential impact, feasibility, and alignment with our mission and themes. Selected participants will be mentored and guided through the preparation process for the final presentation.

Pitch Submission Deadline: December 1st, 2024

Announcement of Selected Concepts: Mid-January 2025

First Draft Submission Deadline: February 14th, 2025

Final Presentation Due: April 17th, 2025

Private Event Presentation: June 2025

Ensure your submission is in by the deadline to be considered. Late submissions may not be evaluated.

The event is a private gathering with limited attendance, primarily open to selected pitch teams, partners, and invited guests. However, we understand the community interest in being part of this transformative evening. If you wish to attend, please express your interest by completing the RSVP Request Form. While we cannot guarantee an invitation for all inquiries, we will consider each request and extend invitations as space allows.”