Open Mic Pitch Night at the Innovation Celebration is presented by ETC and Squadra Ventures

This is a unique opportunity for the Baltimore community to embrace new technology and foster connections. This is where entrepreneurs can practice pitching their startup or idea to an audience and receive feedback from a group of like-minded peers, investors, and tech leaders in a safe space.

Pitches will be casual - no presentations - simply get up on stage and spend 2 minutes telling the audience about your company or idea. During the networking hour, audience members will have the opportunity to ask companies questions.

To apply to pitch; please fill out this form by Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:59 PM. When you arrive at Monument, you must check in with BIW staff, and your name will be added to the pitching lineup on a first come first serve basis.

Happy hour drinks and light appetizers will be provided.

Agenda

4:00 pm - Check-in and Networking

4:30 pm - Pitching

5:30 pm - 7:00 Baltimore Innovation Week Closing Remarks, Networking & Innovation Celebration

*Please note that Monument City Brewing Company will be closed for Baltimore Innovation Week attendees until 6 pm and then it will be open to the general public.

ETC (Emerging Technology Centers) is a non-profit 501(c)3 venture of the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC). ETC promotes economic growth by providing its member companies with the resources they need — access to seed capital, mentors, potential partners, a collaborative community, etcetera — to get where they want to go, as quickly as possible.

Squadra Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm led by founder-operators that invests in cyber and national security. We apply significant resources beyond the check, working hand-in-hand with our entrepreneurs to win and leave a lasting positive impact on the world.

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