VentureClash Israel

Due to travel restrictions, Venture Clash will be moved to early next year. For those who have applied, Connecticut Innovations will be reviewing those applications and following up with all companies. Stay tuned for more updates in coming months.

VentureClash is Connecticut’s global venture challenge for early-stage companies. We are looking for companies across many industries looking to establish a US headquarters in Connecticut. While we are accepting applications from all industries,

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we tend to invest in the categories in which we have the most to offer. Those industries include healthcare, technology, consumer and greentech. The one-day event will feature brief presentations from company finalists, who will pitch in front of a panel of guest judges.

Investment Awards

$1 million investment
from Connecticut Innovations
introduction into Connecticut’s ecosystem partners
$500,000 investment
from Connecticut Innovations
introduction into Connecticut’s ecosystem partners
$1 million investment
from Connecticut Innovations
introduction into Connecticut’s ecosystem partners
$500,000 investment
from Connecticut Innovations
introduction into Connecticut’s ecosystem partners

How does it work?
Companies will have approximately 10 minutes to present, and will be additional time for judges’ questions. After deliberation, three companies will be selected as award winners and will be eligible for a $1 million or $500,000 investment.

Who is eligible?
• Companies in business for at least one year
• Companies with paying customers or customers who are actively testing their product
• Companies that agree to our terms and conditions, which include maintaining a presence in Connecticut
• Companies that have raised at least $1 million

How can I apply?
To be considered for the Israel pitch event, companies must apply by Friday, October 8, 2021. Finalists will be notified by Friday, October 22, and will be asked to present in November.

Apply to VentureClash Israel