IEEE Entrepreneurship launched Hard Tech Venture Summits in 2024 to connect hardware startup founders with investors, addressing the unique funding challenges faced by hard tech companies — which typically require up to 50% more financing than software startups. The two-day events feature networking roundtables, pitch competitions, and a manufacturing/regulatory compliance workshop. Multiple summits are planned for 2025 across Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Boston, with future events in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Over 90% of 2025 San Francisco attendees said they would highly recommend the event.
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Networking and a pitch competitionPositive feedback from attendeesMaking important connections in hard techSort: