MIT Arts Startup Incubator: Student Pitch Competition

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

292 Main St | Cambridge

Arts at MIT
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MIT Arts Startup Incubator: Student Pitch Competition
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Five teams pitch their arts-focused ventures to a panel of judges to win $15K.
About this Event

Join us for an evening of creative entrepreneurship featuring live pitches, inspirational speakers, and performance. Five teams of MIT students present their arts-focused ventures to a panel of expert judges, competing for a $15K prize. Light dinner and refreshments will be provided.


5:00pm - Mingling

5:30pm - Pitches & Alumni Speaker

7:00pm - Reception & Performance

7:50pm - Winner Announced



About the program

The MIT Arts Startup Incubator supports creative entrepreneurship at the Institute by equipping a cohort of students to develop arts-focused ventures and compete for a $15K prize at a culminating pitch event.




Judges

Suelin Chen

Julian Dawes

Emily Isenberg

DAOuda Leonard



Teams

Bench Space connects makers and artists to short-term studio and workshop rentals, unlocking idle creative spaces and making them more affordable and accessible to all.

Cognify is a design intelligence tool that simulates interactions so design teams make faster, data-driven design choices.

Neural Notes is an AI-powered music platform that transforms isolated practice time into interactive music-making, making it more engaging for musicians to improve and keep playing.

Rinovo is an AI-powered interior design platform that automates the procurement process, reducing project costs and timelines to expand creative output.

Sóter solves art market opacity with digital passports, giving artwork a digital identity, ensuring traceability and security in every transaction.



Presenter

Jane Booth



Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact [email protected].

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292 Main St, 292 Main Street, Cambridge, United States

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