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      • Established Ventures
      • Partners 
        • Blog
        • About Us 
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          • In the news
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      Awards Program to Elevate and Support Startup Founders and Teams
      • Startup of the Year®
      • Global Network 
        • Podcast
        • Alumni
        • Investors, Judges, Mentors
      • Events 
        • Startup of the Year® Summit
      • Established Ventures
      • Partners 
        • Blog
        • About Us 
          • Who we are
          • In the news
        • …  
          • Startup of the Year®
          • Global Network 
            • Podcast
            • Alumni
            • Investors, Judges, Mentors
          • Events 
            • Startup of the Year® Summit
          • Established Ventures
          • Partners 
            • Blog
            • About Us 
              • Who we are
              • In the news
          Established Newsletter Sign-Up
          Apply to Startup of the Year program
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          • Welcome to the Startup of the Year Awards

            Produced by Established, the Startup of the Year Awards program celebrates early-stage entrepreneurs and their teams through pitch coaching, educational opportunities, mentorship, and an awards program, helping propel companies to the next level.

            It is one of Established Network's flagship programs and how the Established team invests back in the innovation community, supporting founders and their teams with pitch competitions, investor connections, and our curated Summit. It's one of the most energizing parts of our work: elevating diverse, bold teams and helping them accelerate what's next.

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            About the Established Network

            Join our community!

            The Established Network is our community of founders, teams, ecosystem builders, and investors. It is a connective hub where creativity, capital, and collaboration collide.
            At the heart of the Established ecosystem is our Established Network of innovators and innovation enthusiasts - YOU! Through curated programming, such as the Monthly Innovation Circle (#TheMIC) and our Startup of the Year Awards program, we connect to exchange ideas, collaborate boldly, and accelerate innovation together.
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            About Established

            Innovation consultancy with over a decade of driving innovation and fueling success.

            Established partners with organizations to navigate the complexities of the innovation world, providing tailored services that address specific needs and unlock full potential for acceleration and growth. We help YOU innovate.
            Founded by experienced strategists, our team transfers complex challenges into tangible outcomes. We have driven results for hundreds of brands and organizations of all sizes, across all industries. These include: the U.S. Small Business Administration, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Foundation, Guidewell, AFWERX, NASA iTech, Chase, Google Cloud, Kauffman Foundation, and others.
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