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 •
Thank You!
We’ll be back in Fall 2026 for more pitch events.
Meanwhile, please keep an eye out for summer social events and other opportunities to connect with the Startup Tech Valley Community!
Our Origin Story
Startup Tech Valley was launched in Fall 2013 by RPI’s Severino Center as a breakfast program where entrepreneurs came together and connected. Over the last decade, it evolved into Capital Region's biggest and best startup event series. Startup Tech Valley now hosts pitch night and social events that regularly bring together hundreds founders, funders, and friends.
Over 200 companies have pitched at Startup Tech Valley, receiving valuable feedback, connections, and resources to catalyze their growth. Some of the region’s best startups have been on the Startup Tech Valley stage and have gone on to raise millions of dollars, create hundreds of jobs, and change the world.
What to Expect
Pitches
Networking
More Networking
Q&A Sessions
Interested in Pitching?
Pitches are the cornerstone of Startup Tech Valley.
Founders who pitch are able to showcase their startup, receive feedback from the community, and accelerate their company. We invite founders in the Capital Region 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.