Fall Cohort Pitch Competition
The hustle, the pivots, and the late-night breakthroughs have all led to this. Join us at Lion Bridge Brewing Company for an electric evening as our Fall Iowa Startup Accelerator cohort steps into the spotlight to compete for top honors.
This isn’t just a series of presentations — it’s a high-energy pitch competition showcasing the next big ideas cultivated right here in our backyard.
🏆 The Game Plan:
4:30 PM | Fuel & Connect: Doors open! Grab pizza, salad, breadsticks, and brews, and start networking with the region's movers, shakers, and fellow startup supporters.
5:15 PM | The Main Event: Watch as our founders take the stage for fast-paced, high-stakes pitches in front of our live panel of judges.
6:30 – 7:00 PM | The Verdict & Victory: Stick around for the live judging, the big reveal of our winners, photos, and celebration!
📍 Where: Lion Bridge Brewing Company (59 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA)
🎟 Admission: FREE & open to the public!
Come for the innovation, stay for the energy (and free food!), and help us toast to the entrepreneurs defining the future. See you there!
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