Thank you for another great year of StartUp Lehigh Valley!
Seven founders took the stage to pitch their startups to a panel of expert judges and a live audience while competing for thousands of dollars in prizes.
Interested in pitching in the 2027 competition? Look for applications to open in Spring 2027.
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 compete for thousands in prizes? Meet the seven contestants who will take the stage in 2026.
Meet the Judges
The panel is set: meet the faces behind the feedback.
News & Updates
Regulatory Decision Engine Wins Eighth Annual StartUp Lehigh Valley Pitch Competition
SkyPreme Resolve took top honors at the 8th Annual StartUp Lehigh Valley Pitch Competition at Musikfest, winning $20,000 to advance its AI-driven FDA compliance technology. See the full list of winners and highlights.
StartUp Lehigh Valley Returns August 4 to Musikfest Café
StartUp Lehigh Valley Returns August 4 to Musikfest Café with Live Pitches and Innovation Excellence Seven very different problems. Seven innovative solutions. Seven passionate founders. All on one stage, competing for thousands in prizes.
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
Rewatch the 2025 Competition
Relive the action as AcQumen Medical took home the top prize.
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