4.5 hours
Trinity Innovation Center
Starting at USD 18
Mon, 29 Sep, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:30 pm (GMT-04:00)
Trinity Innovation Center
1 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, United States
Join us for Pitch Velocity - the inaugural Advanced Accelerator Program finalist pitch event during Hartford Innovation Week 2025!
Meet 15 of Connecticut’s most promising early-stage startups as they pitch live for a $25,000 non-dilutive grant and the opportunity to secure a $250,000 seed investment in January 2026.
10 startups will each receive a $25K grant, with at least 5 selected for $250K in follow-on funding in January 2026.
This is your opportunity to connect with founders, investors, and leaders shaping the future of innovation in our region. Whether you're a supporter of local entrepreneurship or looking to get inspired by bold new ideas, this event is for you.
Celebrate what’s next in Connecticut’s startup ecosystem!
Info: Each founder will have 3 minutes to pitch their startups live, with a 2 minute Q&A from the investment committee.
Info: Each founder will have 3 minutes to pitch their startups live, with a 2 minute Q&A from the investment committee.
Info: 10 startups will each be awarded a $25,000 non-dilutive grant and enter into the EVP Advanced Accelerator, with a minimum of 5 securing a $250,000 performance-based investment in January 2026.
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Tickets for Pitch Velocity can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | 18 USD |