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Time & Location
Sep 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 01, 2026, 10:00 PM
Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, USA
About the event
Hosted by Iowa Startup Week
Iowa Startup Week is happening in Des Moines, September 28–October 1. It's four days of programming across three industry platforms - technology, bioscience, and manufacturing - bringing together founders, investors, and innovators from across the Midwest.
The week closes out with the Best of the Midwest Pitch Competition (free to attend!), where founders compete for a non-dilutive cash prize in front of a room that includes nearly 30 VC funds.
It's built for anyone building, supporting, or investing in innovation:
Startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs
Investors and venture capital professionals
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