Fwd: Opportunity for Startups at Summerfest Tech

[Chris Meyer]

FYI if anyone is interested in a Milwaukee business pitch competition this summer:

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From: Malik Buck <ma...@adeointeractive.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Subject: Opportunity for Startups at Summerfest Tech 

Dear Chris,

I came across your work at Sector67 and thought you might have some incredible startups in your network. Summerfest Tech is a fantastic opportunity for startups to showcase their innovations, connect with industry leaders, and gain valuable exposure.

I’d love for you to share this with any founders or teams who might be interested! Let me know if you have any questions—I’d be happy to chat. I've pasted information about the event below.

🚨 Application Deadline: Friday, April 18 at 11:59 PM CT 🚨

 

As a Summerfest Tech Pitch Finalist, you’ll receive:

✅ The opportunity to pitch your product or service to a high-impact audience

✅ A 4-foot demo space to network one-on-one with attendees, including investors and corporate executives

✅ Complimentary registration to Summerfest Tech programming

✅ Free admission to the Summerfest Music Festival’s second weekend (June 26-28, 2025)

✅ Access to professional coaching, networking events, and social media promotion

✅ A chance to win a $5,000 cash prize, exclusive 1:1 meetings with executives and VCs, and more!

 

💡 Why Apply?

Each Pitch Category Winner will receive:

🏆 $5,000 Cash Prize

🤝 1:1 Executive Meeting with a corporate sponsor

💼 1:1 VC Meeting with a judge or investor

🚀 Guaranteed first-round interview for the gener8tor Milwaukee investment accelerator

🎟️ Exclusive access to networking events and social media promotion

📅 Event Details:

📍 Where: Milwaukee, WI

📆 When: June 23-26, 2025

Don’t miss your shot! Submit your application by Friday, April 18 at 11:59 PM CT to take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

I’ve attached additional details, and I’m happy to answer any questions. Looking forward to seeing your application!

Best,

Savannah Blomquist

Startup Research Manager

Summerfest Tech

 

Apply Now

Summerfest Tech Website

 

2025 Categories

For full descriptions, click here.

Healthcare/Biohealth, sponsored by Inflect

Energy & Sustainability, sponsored by Generac Power Systems

Advanced Manufacturing, sponsored by Molson Coors

Fin/Insurtech

 

Application Deadline

Friday, April 18 at 11:59 PM Central time

 

Eligibility Requirements

The submitted product or service must have been launched no earlier than January 2022.

Companies must not have raised more than $10 million from combined funding sources.

Startups can only enter one product or service in the competition.

Founders of the company applying must retain some portion of ownership.

Startups should be legally registered and compliant with all relevant regulations and laws in their respective jurisdiction.

Prior Summerfest Tech Pitch Finalists are not eligible to participate.

 

When

June 23-26, 2025

 

Where

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

 

FAQs

For a complete listing of the Frequently Asked Questions about Summerfest Tech please visit our FAQ page. All other questions can be directed to Savannah Blomquist at sava...@adeointeractive.com.  

 

Contact

Please contact Savannah Blomquist at sava...@adeointeractive.com regarding any questions you may have.