HAPPY STARTUP™ – Connecting Startups, Investors & Universities

2027-03-26 · 09:00:00 · Phoenix

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

5350 East Marriott Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85054

Running over three days in Phoenix, HAPPY STARTUP brings together founders, investors, and university innovators for pitching competitions, sector pavilions, and structured business matchmaking.

Join us in Phoenix for HAPPY STARTUP™ – where startups, investors, and universities meet and vibe! HAPPY STARTUP™ WHERE GREAT IDEAS MEET GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

Every successful company started with one idea.

The next one could be yours.

Whether you're building the next AI platform, launching a startup, searching for investment, discovering breakthrough technologies or looking for new partnerships, HAPPY STARTUP™ brings together the people shaping tomorrow's innovation economy.

STARTUPS • VENTURE CAPITAL • ANGEL INVESTORS • UNIVERSITIES • ACCELERATORS • TECHNOLOGY • INNOVATION COMPLIMENTARY VIP INVITATION

Qualified Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Corporate Venture Capital, Private Equity Firms, Universities, Government Innovation Agencies and Accredited Media are invited to apply for a COMPLIMENTARY VIP PASS.

Includes: Startup Pitch Competition, Investor Presentations, University Innovation Showcase, Innovation Pavilions, Business Matchmaking, One-to-One Networking, VIP Networking Lounge.

Application Required • Subject to Approval INNOVATION PAVILIONS

Startup & Scaleup Pavilion, Investment & Venture Capital Pavilion, University & Innovation Pavilion, AI, Robotics & Future Technology Pavilion, Business Growth & Talent Pavilion. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE

Startup Pitch Competition, Investment & Venture Capital Presentations, University Innovation Showcase, Corporate Innovation Pavilion, International Startup Exhibition, Expert Speaker Sessions, Busine

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage founders seeking capital, researchers commercializing university discoveries, and growth-stage leaders wanting broader exposure will benefit most. The gathering targets entrepreneurs prepared to purchase pitch slots or walk the exhibition floor to meet capital partners.

What happens

Activity centers on a startup pitch competition alongside dedicated innovation pavilions covering AI, robotics, startups, and talent. Days feature investor presentations, university showcases, expert speaker sessions, matchmaking discussions, and dedicated one-to-one networking formats across the resort venue.

Who's in the room

Participants include angel investors, venture capital funds, family offices, and corporate venture teams alongside academic representatives and university innovators. Accelerators, scaleups, media personnel, and government innovation agencies also populate the floor.

How to prepare

Time your presentation rigorously to your chosen registration slot, whether that is a five-minute pitch followed by five minutes of questions or an extended twenty-minute showcase. Bring clear one-page summaries of your metrics and traction to support fast-moving conversations in the pavilions.

Organizer: Passion & Talent Alliance

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At a glance

Tickets
572.14 – 2023.94 USD
Refunds
No refunds
Sectors
Agnostic
Ticket options
  • Startup Pitch (10 min (5 min + 5 min Q&A)) — 572.14 USD
  • Investment Project Pitch (20 min (10 min + 10 min) — 1033.61 USD
  • Company Growth & Investment Pitch (20 min (10 min) — 2023.94 USD

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