StartUp Lehigh Valley is back at Musikfest for 2026!
Bold entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their startups to a panel of expert judges and a live audience while competing for thousands of dollars in prizes.
Join us on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Musikfest Café in Bethlehem, PA. Showtime is 6:30 PM.
About SULV 2026
How it Works
Selected entrepreneurs will step into the spotlight to pitch their startups to a panel of expert judges and live studio audience.
Meet the Contestants
Who will take the stage to compete for thousands in prizes? Contestant announcements coming in July.
Meet the Judges
The panel is set: meet the faces behind the feedback.
News & Updates
2025 Winner AcQumen Medial also wins the MN Cup
Fresh off their win at StartUp Lehigh Valley, AcQumen Medical has achieved another major milestone, securing the grand prize at the Minnesota Cup, the country's largest statewide startup competition. The company continues to build on the momentum and messaging honed during their time with SULV. AcQumen's CEO, Dori Jones, credits the preparation for StartUp Lehigh Valley for helping her craft the concise and impactful message: "stickers on the skin - no needles, no catheters." This
Pediatric critical care product wins StartUp Lehigh Valley’s Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition
StartUp Lehigh Valley brought the spirit of innovation to Musikfest this year! 🚀 Six dynamic startups pitched live to a panel of judges, with over $26K in prizes awarded. Top honors went to AcQumen Medical’s UltraTrac ($20K), with additional awards for Lectra ($3K), Hydron Desalination ($2K), Sylf (Audience Choice), and KiposTech (Ventures Lab support).
Pediatric Critical Care Product Wins StartUp Lehigh Valley’s Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition
Rewatch the 2025 Competition
Relive the action as AcQumen Medical took home the top prize.
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