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2025 Silicon Slopes Summit Startup Alley

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Startup Alley

January 16 - 17, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m

Startup Alley is part of the Silicon Slopes Summit at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Designed as a vibrant gathering of innovation, Startup Alley offers startups a unique opportunity to showcase their products, services, and vision to potential investors, partners, and the broader entrepreneurial community.

Funds of all types, from venture capital to private equity, will be invited from around Utah and across the USA, creating a dynamic space where innovation and investment intersect.

In partnership with Utah's Startup State Initiative

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Why Participate?

Discover Innovation Firsthand: Startup Alley represents the core of entrepreneurial creativity, where daring ideas intersect with opportunity.

Network with Investors: Startups can connect with local and national funds aimed at fostering their growth. Join the Movement: Immerse yourself in Utah's vibrant tech ecosystem and contribute to the future of innovation.

Join the Movement: Immerse yourself in Utah's vibrant tech ecosystem and contribute to the future of innovation.

Silicon Slopes Bucks

Attendees are invited to visit each startup booth and participate in a friendly competition to identify the event's standout startups. Participants will be given "Silicon Slopes Bucks" when checking in and can collect more bucks by stopping by sponsor booths. Every interaction fosters enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and provides recognition to Utah startups.

Each dollar given to a startup earns the participant an entry into a drawing for fantastic local Utah prizes. The sole way to win is by "funding" a startup!

Startup Alley welcomes visitors daily from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., offering a distinctive chance for networking, learning, and exploring innovations.

Golden Bucks

Exclusively given to investors to signify high-interest potential.

Founder Bucks

These are issued at check-in and allow attendees to show their interest in becoming employees of a specific startup.

Normal Bucks

Distributed by sponsors and awarded for event participation, booth visits, and general attendance. Normal bucks are used for the raffle.