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
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).
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.
Rewatch the 2024 Competition
Aroi Mango LLC, a company specializing in mango sticky rice, took home the 2024 grand prize.
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