SG Global Pitch Battle - Boston

Jan 14, 10:00 – 11:00 PM (UTC)

Boston

Join the world’s top emerging startups in a thrilled worldwide Pitch Competition! 🌍 Kicking off with local pitch battles hosted by 68 SG chapters across 32 countries (Jan 13-16, 2025), Chapter Winners will advance to one of three virtual Regional Semi-Finals – all taking place on Jan 21. The top 10 startups will then compete in THE FINAL on Jan 23.

Virtual event
Pitch Battle

About this event

Join the world’s top emerging startups in a thrilled worldwide Pitch Competition! 🌍

Kicking off with local pitch battles hosted by 68 SG chapters across 32 countries (Jan 13-16, 2025), Chapter Winners will advance to one of three virtual Regional Semi-Finals – all taking place on Jan 21. The top 10 startups will then compete in THE FINAL on Jan 23.

With incredible prizes for Chapter Winners, Finalists, and the ultimate Champion, this global journey offers a unique opportunity to showcase your startup and make your mark.

Don’t miss the action! All Semi-Finals and Final are free to attend 🏆

Startup Grind Boston Pitch Battle: Witness Innovation at Its Finest

📅 Date: January 14, 2025

🕔 Time: 5 PM EST

🌐 Location: Virtual (Register to receive the link)

Get ready for an evening of bold ideas, cutting-edge technology, and transformative solutions! The Startup Grind Boston Pitch Battle brings together 17 of Boston’s most innovative startups, each competing for a chance to advance to the Global Pitch Battle semifinals.

What to Expect:

🎤 Dynamic 2-Minute Pitches: Each startup will deliver a concise and compelling pitch, showcasing their solutions across industries like HealthTech, AI, PropTech, CleanTech, and more.

💡 Top 3 Live Q&A: The top 3 startups, as determined by our panel of expert judges, will engage in a 5-minute Q&A session to dive deeper into their innovations.

🌍 Global Opportunity: Winners will represent Boston on the international stage, competing against top ventures from other Startup Grind chapters.

Meet the Presenters:

Here’s a sneak peek at the groundbreaking startups you’ll see:

  1. BlueSavant AI: Early autism diagnosis with advanced genomic analysis and machine learning.
  2. Vocadian: Voice AI-powered fatigue management for workplace safety and productivity.
  3. Lynx: AI-driven early detection of canine skin cancer for smarter veterinary care.
  4. SnowGo | MowGo: Simplifying property maintenance with predictive scheduling and fleet management.
  5. CIRQ+: Retrofittable CleanTech solutions for energy-efficient, sustainable hospitality.
  6. TRaViS ASM: AI-driven attack surface management for real-time cybersecurity solutions.
  7. QualiVerse: Streamlining FDA regulatory workflows with an AI-powered platform.
  8. JigsawML: Simplifying cloud management with AI-powered insights for cost optimization and security.
  9. Care Hero: AI-driven home care platform connecting families with vetted caregivers.
  10. Ashmi Health: Personalized nutrition insights for hormonal health, powered by AI.
  11. Croi, Inc.: A platform helping families navigate college finances with clarity and confidence.
  12. Comni: AI-powered internship management for enhanced workplace efficiency.
  13. O’Ryan Health: Transforming pediatric healthcare with at-home blood sampling and personalized insights.
  14. Modul-Ad: Merging online and offline advertising with innovative privacy booths.
  15. CareerGPT: Automating recruitment workflows and job-seeking with agentic AI.
  16. Arche Robotics: Revolutionizing operations with the JANUS MARK 1 robot and AI-powered platform.
  17. Nanolyx Inc.: Sustainable antimicrobial solutions for safer, greener disinfection.

This is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of innovation, a platform for groundbreaking ideas, and an opportunity to connect with Boston’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cheer on Boston’s brightest startups and be inspired by the next wave of industry leaders!

Let's compete

Chapter Battle: Winners move to the US Semi-Final (Jan 21, 2025)

Final: Top Semi-Finalists compete virtually on Jan 23, 2025 for global glory

Prizes:

Global Champion: Scaleup Program ($4,999 value), main stage pitch, premium exhibit at the SG Conference

Runner-Up: Startup Program ($2,999 value), stage pitch, 1-day exhibit

All Finalists: Two Full Access tickets to SG Conference

Boston Winner: One Full Access ticket to SG Conference

Check out what happened

Startups

Hosts

  • Jason Kraus

    Prepare 4 VC

    Founder

  • Steve Vilkas

    Prepare 4 VC

    Chief Dot Connector

  • Shweta Agrawal

    Boston New Technology

    Co-Organizer

Organizers

  • Jason Kraus

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Director

  • Yevgeny Ioffe

    Mi-Si Electronics Design, Inc.

    Co-Director

  • Steve Vilkas

    Prepare 4 VC

    Community Builder

  • Christopher Dube

    Prepare 4 VC

    Community Builder

  • Shweta Agr

    Co-Director

Global sponsors

Notion logo

Notion

Builder logo

Builder

Partners

Boston New Technology logo

Boston New Technology

Prepare 4 VC logo

Prepare 4 VC

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