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HuCapital Innovation Week is New York City's premier event series for builders, creators, & industry leaders shaping the future of business through AI. Across five evenings, we spotlight industries such as finance, media, tech & healthcare, bringing together ambitious founders & innovators to co-create AI solutions with the potential to redefine entire sectors. View the complete schedule of events, here.
We close the week with our Pitch Competition & Afterparty! This is a live event where Shark Tank meets American Idol. Founders will pitch their startups in front of judges & a live audience. Judges will provide critiques, & the crowd will vote for the winner.
Grand Prize
$5,000 cash award
A consultation with our VC sponsor, Visible Hands
A slot on the SEEN 50 (a list honoring fifty overlooked founders in NYC leading transformational tech startups, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce)
Pitch Expectations
During their 3-5 minute pitch, founders are expected to clearly communicate their vision, target audience, competitive advantage, & business model to demonstrate both the strength of their idea & its market potential.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Founder Requirement: Applicants must be the founder or co-founder of the startup.
- Business Focus: Must pitch a tech company. Preference goes to companies with some type of AI functionality. Open to industries such as media, finance, healthcare, beauty, consumer, & technology.
- Company Stage: Open to early-stage founders with at least a functional MVP (minimum viable product).
- Geography: Applicants must be based in the United States.
- Use of Funds: The award must be applied toward product development, marketing, operations, or another key area of growth.
- Legal Entity: Applicants must have a registered business entity (LLC, C-Corp, etc.).
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Further Details
- Location: Dramma Times Square | 1604 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019
- Date: Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6pm-9pm
- Application Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EST; Selected pitchers will be notified no later than Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Disclaimer: This event will be recorded in a show-style format, & all pitches will be featured on HuCapital's social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, & YouTube.
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Special Treat
Here is your exclusive access to the private beta of our HuCapital platform. Use code Welcome via this link by Friday, October 3, 2025.
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HuCapital Innovation Week Tickets
Check out our event lineup/speakers here. Please feel free to share with your network.
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