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StartUp Westport Pitch Competition Live Finale

Thu, November 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

StartUp Westport Pitch Competition

Startup Westport, the Westport-based nonprofit supporting entrepreneurship in Connecticut, will hold the live grand finale of its inaugural pitch competition at the Library on Thursday, November 20.

The pitch competition will spotlight early-stage startups and support the state’s innovation ecosystem. Applications are open through Thursday, June 12, at startupwestport.org/pitch.

The selected startups will receive coaching and support throughout the spring and summer from Startup Westport mentors, The Westport Library’s business librarian, and other local experts. In September, four finalists will be chosen to pitch live at the grand finale.

Eligibility criteria include:

  • Pre-institutional funding round
  • Existing corporation in an evaluable category
  • Connecticut-based founder or strong state association
  • Scalable business model
  • No "sin" products

Key dates:

  • Thursday June 12: Application window closes at midnight
  • Thursday, June 19: Participating startups notified
  • Thursday, June 26: Special Session: Education event for all participants
  • Thursday, November 20: Pitch night

Details

Date:
Thu, November 20
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
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Venue

The Trefz Forum, The Westport Library
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880 United States
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