Grab the Opportunity

As a young startup, Middlesex StartUp Nights can help you further validate your idea, refine your markets and your products or services, improve presentation skills, and become part of the Middlesex entrepreneurial ecosystem.

StartUp Nights are perfect for vetting your ideas, and for gaining traction and attention.

Apply

Submit an application for an opportunity to pitch at an upcoming StartUp Night.

Prepare

Create that pitch deck, practice your presentation, and refine your ask - and prepare for challenging questions from the community.

Pitch

During the StartUp Night, you'll have the opportunity to pitch and then meet with a small group of local entrepreneurs, business mentors, and community members for feedback and resources to support your venture as you grow.

Before you apply:

Middlesex StartUp Nights are for early-stage ventures – from idea stage to less than two years in business.

When completing the application, we encourage you to clearly articulate the problem that your idea/business is addressing, define the audience served by your solution, and provide a narrative on how your idea provides a solution. Pitchers are evaluated on the following criteria:

Originality: How unique is the idea/businesses
Potential: How viable is the idea/business longterm?
Usefulness: What problem does it solve
Social impact: How does it address a pressing social issue?

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The MEWS+ Sponsors

The MEWS+ is a program of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, and is supported by The Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments and the City of Middletown, as well as the generosity of the Middlesex Chamber members below.