Startup Runway partners with organizations that believe strong innovation ecosystems are built by engaging earlier — expanding access to capital while strengthening economic opportunity.
Our partners support founders at a stage most programs overlook, while gaining early visibility into an emerging pipeline of scalable companies aligned with both innovation priorities and community impact goals.
Startup Runway partners with organizations that believe strong innovation ecosystems are built by engaging earlier — expanding access to capital while strengthening economic opportunity.
Our partners support founders at a stage most programs overlook, while gaining early visibility into an emerging pipeline of scalable companies aligned with both innovation priorities and community impact goals.
Support non-dilutive founder grants and gain visibility into a curated group of high-potential finalists. Showcase sponsors are positioned as leaders in the startup innovation ecosystem while engaging early with emerging companies aligned to their priorities.
Engage directly with founders through one-hour mentoring sessions or by serving as a Showcase judge. Partners provide feedback, evaluate pitches, and help founders sharpen their strategy while gaining early insight into promising businesses.
Access a vetted pipeline of emerging companies aligned with your sector, region, or innovation focus. This engagement supports early discovery, relationship-building, and future partnership or investment opportunities.
Co-create programming aligned with workforce development, procurement, innovation, or regional economic priorities. Collaborations may include custom showcases, themed cohorts, or regional activations designed to meet shared goals.
Partners benefits:
Partners provide capital, mentorship, pilot opportunities, and exposure for founders.
Together, we align entrepreneurship with workforce, infrastructure, and economic growth priorities.
Gain early exposure to emerging companies while contributing to non-dilutive support that strengthens the startup pipeline.
