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StartUp Westport Pitch Competition Live Finale
Event Details
Join StartUp Westport for an exciting Shark Tank-style pitch competition where five outstanding companies will compete for their share of $25,000 in non-dilutive award funding. The judging panel will be comprised of Westport-based VCs.
This event is the culmination of the inaugural StartUp Westport Pitch Competition, which kicked off in May with 77 applicants. 21 companies were then selected for participation in the program that included private coaching and education from StartUp Westport mentors. Now the five chosen finalists will present their fantastic stories in this exciting night of innovation you won't want to miss!
Why You Should Come
Attendees will be able to hear directly from founders forging the next generation of scalable businesses, connect with local mentors and investors, and celebrate Westport’s capacity for creativity and growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, supporter of innovation, or simply curious about what’s next, this is your front-row seat to the future.
About the Pitch Finalists
Chroma Shield: Early Warning System for Radiation Dermatitis
- Dedicated to building the future of accessible preventative and diagnostic healthcare, Chroma Shield's flagship product is a smart, wearable patch designed to detect and monitor radiation therapy-induced dermatitis. It offers early warning signs of inflammation or complication and bridges the gap between at-home monitoring and clinical care to enable better treatment outcomes and empower patients.
Mirabelle Medical: Making breast health accessible for women, everywhere.
- Mirabelle Medical presents a wellness device for women to self check their breasts at home.
Neuro Puffs: A snack that’s good for you and better for the planet.
- Most snacks aren't good for people or the environment, and supplements are expensive and inaccessible. NeuroPuffs offers a radically different vision for snacking: it's the first to grow superfood mushrooms on upcycled food waste and turn them into crunchy, adaptogen-powered snacks that boost energy and sharpen focus.
Nexa Tax: The First Tax Platform Built for College Athletes
- The NIL era unlocked a significant opportunity to help college athletes manage their taxes, something that they were not prepared to do.
Wheel Price: Online marketplace powering the secondary economy for car parts
- WheelPrice was created by lifelong car enthusiasts frustrated with how hard it was to buy and sell used parts; sketchy forums, ghosted DMs, no product specs, no trust. Just like StockX and Poshmark brought safety and structure to resale culture, WheelPrice is organizing the secondary economy for car parts.
About StartUp Westport
StartUp Westport describes itself as a local ecosystem of entrepreneurship and innovation in information technology, biotech, and related fields. Their mission is to activate and engage Westport’s growing tech and innovation community with events and programs that move the ball forward for entrepreneurs and investors in Westport and Fairfield county.
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