Startup Tech Valley
Capital Region’s Premier Startup Event
2500+ Community Members
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230+ Pitches
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75+ Events
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20,000+ New Connections
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12 Years of Innovation
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2500+ Community Members • 230+ Pitches • 75+ Events • 20,000+ New Connections • 12 Years of Innovation •
You made it.
Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 Startup Tech Valley Season
Join us for a Startup Tech Valley Holiday Happy Hour to connect with the Capital Region entrepreneurship community.
December 9th, 2025 | 5pm - 8pm | Ryan’s Wake in Troy, NY
Our Origin Story
Startup Tech Valley launched in Fall 2013 by RPI’s Severino Center as a community where entrepreneurs can come together and connect. Over the last decade, it has evolved into a community-driven startup networking and pitch event series that regularly attracts over 200 attendees from diverse backgrounds.
Over 200 companies have pitched at Startup Tech Valley, receiving valuable feedback, connections, and resources to catalyze their growth. These events are attended by first-time entrepreneurs, experienced entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, employees of startups, service providers to startups, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious.
What to Expect
Pitches
Networking
More Networking
Q&A Sessions
Interested in Pitching?
Pitches are the cornerstone of every Startup Tech Valley event. Founders who pitch have the opportunity to receive feedback from the community, visibility to potential customers, partners, and investors, and a professionally recorded pitch video that can be used by the company. We invite founders in the community to apply to pitch at Startup Tech Valley and everyone to nominate founders who they think may be a good fit.
Want to Sponsor?
Sponsors ensure the financial sustainability and longevity of Startup Tech Valley and the accessibility of the event for the community. We recognize our sponsors in multiple ways and have different sponsorship packages available. If supporting and growing Capital Region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is valuable to you or your organization, fill out the form below and we’ll reach out with more details.