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Invent the Valley’s Future

The Talent’s Here. The Ideas Are Here. Let’s Build the Future Here.

Western Mass is bursting with creativity, talent, and grit.
Now, we’re building a startup community to catalyze innovation and create the future.

Innovate413 is a new kind of venture studio—designed to help bold ideas grow, connect founders to game-changing partners, and build the next generation of employers right here at home.​

PitchCamp: Make Your Story Land

Eyes glaze over when you explain your idea? We can fix that. PitchCamp is our no-cost, 4-session workshop designed to make your story land. Get direct feedback from real investors and make your idea impossible to ignore.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

PitchCamp Presents

Pitching 201 — Mechanics That Build Trust

Build Credibility: Refine Your Message, Your Numbers, and Your Narrative

5:30pm-6:30pm

Click Workspace 9.5 Market St Northampton, MA 01060

Thursday, November 20, 2025

PitchCamp Presents

Pitching 301 — Advanced Storytelling & Strategy

Win Hearts and Capital: Turn Data Into Drama and Strategy Into Story

5:30pm-6:30pm

Click Workspace 9.5 Market St Northampton, MA 01060

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

PitchCamp Presents

Inside the Investor’s Room, Part I: Beginners

A rare, two-part series pulling back the curtain on how angel investors really think.

5:30pm-6:30pm

Click Workspace 9.5 Market St Northampton, MA 01060

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

PitchCamp Presents

Inside the Investor’s Room, Part II: Intermediate

A rare, two-part series pulling back the curtain on how angel investors really think.

5:30pm-6:30pm

Click Workspace 9.5 Market St Northampton, MA 01060

Who Should Join Us?

Aspiring Founders

Got an idea—or want to find one? This is your place to start, build, and grow.

Mentors & Guides

Share your experience. Help someone create what’s next.
 

Catalysts

Bring your toughest problems—and help a founder turn them into solutions.

Curious Observers

Not sure where you fit yet? Come see what’s possible. Everyone’s welcome.

Launch Your Startup with the Innovate413 Accelerator

You don’t have to go far to build something extraordinary — and if you’re outside the Valley, this is where your ideas can find partners ready to pilot them.
 

The Innovate413 Accelerator helps early-stage founders turn ideas into customers, funding, and momentum — all without giving up equity. Over five months, you’ll find proof, traction, and a local network that will help you get there.

“Unbelievable. Changed the course of our company. But even more... this changed the way that I will start and grow businesses for the rest of my life.”

- VVM Accelerator Alum

Sign Up. Show Up. Build What’s Next.

Get early invites to every event. First dibs on limited spots.

Don’t miss your chance to help shape the Valley’s innovation future.

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