Thank you to our founders, judges, audience, partners and sponsors for making StartUp Lehigh Valley 2025 a night to remember.
This year’s live startup pitch competition featured six founders pitching for more than $26,000 in prizes. From next-gen healthcare technology to sustainable solutions and AI-driven tools, each pitch demonstrated how the Lehigh Valley is a growing as a hub for entrepreneurial excellence.
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About SULV 2025
How it Works
Six bold entrepreneurs will step into the spotlight to pitch their startups to a panel of expert judges and live studio audience.
Meet the Contestants
Get to know this year’s innovative entrepreneurs at the 2025 StartUp Lehigh Valley Pitch Competition!
Meet the Judges
Each judge brings serious entrepreneurial cred and industry experience, giving them the sharp eye needed to spot promising startups.
News & Updates
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).
Announcing Our 2025 Finalists and Esteemed Panel of Judges
StartUp Lehigh Valley, presented by Lehigh University, is back with six standout startups ready to take the spotlight at its sixth annual pitch competition. Set for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Musikfest Café in South Bethlehem, the event unfolds during the region’s iconic Musikfest and will be broadcast live on 69 WFMZ TV.
2024 StartUp Lehigh Valley winner Aroi Mango, LLC, savors sweet success
This past fall, Awad took first place in the 2024 StartUp Lehigh Valley Pitch Competition, earning a nearly $25,000 prize. “I didn’t go in expecting to win,” he says. “There were so many strong tech competitors. I just wanted to have fun with it and share what I’ve been working on.”
Rewatch the 2024 Competition
Aroi Mango LLC, a company specializing in mango sticky rice, took home the 2024 grand prize.
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