Join the Venture Devils Lightning Incubator starting Sept. 2
The Venture Devils Lightning Incubator includes four virtual sessions starting Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Participants will build core venture and pitching skills and receive structured support to strengthen their strategy, storytelling, pitch content, pitch deck and executive summary. Optional weekly pitch prep office hours will also be available throughout the program.
Venture Devils Lightning Incubator participants will build core venture and pitching skills through four virtual structured, hands-on workshops that guide you from idea or early traction to a competitive Pitch Playoffs submission.
In addition to the core sessions, optional weekly pitch prep office hours will be offered throughout the program where you can apply session concepts and pitch deck development to your venture.
Sessions are every Tuesday beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at 4–5:30 p.m., with the final session on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
What to expect during the Lightning Incubator:
⚡Venture building skills that scale with your stage.
⚡Structured support to strengthen strategy, storytelling and pitch content.
⚡Pitch deck and executive summary templates plus advanced pitch preparation.
⚡Optional weekly pitch prep office hours focused on applying session concepts and strengthening your pitch deck.
Upon successfully completing the Lightning Incubator, you get:
⚡Fully developed materials ready for Pitch Playoffs submission.
⚡Priority access to submit the Pitch Playoffs application for early evaluation and Demo Day participation selection.
Whether returning to level up or joining for the first time, the Lightning Incubator is your next step toward Pitch Playoffs and beyond.
Contact: Jordan Knight at [email protected].