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Pitch CompetitionDirect fundingNo equityVerified
StartUp Lehigh Valley
Lehigh University · Bethlehem, PA
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
Up to $20,000
Prize
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Regional
Last activity
Not recorded
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
StartUp Lehigh Valley
StartUp Lehigh Valley (SULV) is an annual regional pitch competition hosted by Lehigh University. It provides a platform for regional entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas for a $20,000 grand prize.
Details
- 8th annual in 2026
- $20,000 grand prize
- Live event at Musikfest Cafe, Bethlehem, PA on Aug 4, 2026
- Applications open May 2026
- Open to regional entrepreneurs
Notable Outcomes
- Hydron Desalination (2025 Second Runner-Up) — Proprietary water treatment technology. Later picked up by Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
Host Program
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting StartUp Lehigh Valley at Lehigh University.
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