About this Event
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!
Agenda
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Check in and Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Welcome & Keynote Speaker
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
Startup Pitches - Group A
Info: Each founder will have 3 minutes to pitch their startups live, with a 2 minute Q&A from the investment committee.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Startup Pitches - Group B
Info: Each founder will have 3 minutes to pitch their startups live, with a 2 minute Q&A from the investment committee.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking Reception
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Startup Awards
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Trinity Innovation Center, 1 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, United States
USD 17.85
