Robotics Startup Pitchfest at IROS 2026

Early stage robotics startups provide a 3-minute pitch to a panel of judges

The Robotics Pitchfest is an exciting opportunity for early-stage robotics startups to showcase their innovations to a panel of experts for prizes.

Date: TBD

This Pitchfest is organized by MassRobotics.


Eligibility requirements:

Prize:

  • Be an established company, incorporated or LLC etc. (not a “project”)
  • Be less than 5 years old
  • Employ less than 10 staff
  • Raised less than $2M in venture funding
  • An invitation to Showcase at MassRobotics investor Demo Day
  • Complimentary space with MassRobotics Startup showcase at RoboBusiness in Santa Clara (October 2026)
  • Dedicated Robot Report article or podcast
  • $10,000 cash prize
  • $5,000 in attorneys fees from Foley Hoag*

*subject to standard intake procedures for new clients, including conflict checks entry into an appropriate engagement letter

Sponsored by:

timeline:

Startups selected to pitch:

  • Receive exhibit hall conference pass 
  • Will get an opportunity to do 3-minute pitch to a panel of judges


Moderator & Judges include:

*Send questions to Info@massrobotics.org with Subj: IROS Pitchfest 2026

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