September 24 & 25, 2025
$299
$499
You can receive a refund on your pass until May 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. After May 1, 2025, we will only provide a refund if you request a refund within 24 hours of purchase before August 31, 2025. No refunds will be issued after September 1, 2025. All refunds are subject to a $25 transaction fee.
As a reminder, discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previously purchased passes.
If the in-person event gets canceled for any reason, you will receive a 100% refund of your in-person passes.
RALLY 2025 will take place on Wednesday & Thursday, September 24 and 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN.
Please note we receive a high volume of speaker requests, and applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, starting March 1, 2025. While we review all inquiries, please understand that we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If your request aligns with our priorities, we will contact you at our earliest convenience via the email you list in the form. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in RALLY.
Every session at RALLY has a 45-minute window. The 45 minutes should include all parts of the presentation, including session introduction, question & answer sessions, etc.
Session formats with additional details are below:
The proposed session title should be a captivating first impression for the audience. Additional details should be included in the session description to help the audience understand what the session content will be. A compelling session description should highlight the relevancy of the session topic and should entice with the benefits of attending the session.
Session topics should focus on sharing real world examples and practical solutions. Each session should provide at least one strategic item, task or objective that audience members can act on. RALLY values sessions that feature something participants will learn or be able to do as a result of attending your session.
Sessions should not feature promotion of products, services, companies or anything representing monetary self-interest.
Please reach out to programming@rallyinnovation.com with any additional questions.
RALLY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the support we offer is intended to assist with speaker expenses. While we are pleased to provide an honorarium and hotel accommodations, accepting them is entirely optional. Your decision, either way, will not impact our gratitude for your participation.
The pitch competition is NOT a grant. Any investment may be either equity or debt subject to the Rules and Criteria.
There is no fee to apply.
No. The RALLY Pitch Competition is an in-person competition only. Any Finalists that are unable to attend in person will be replaced by an alternate. If an alternate is unable to pitch, that finalist spot will be forfeited.
Every session at RALLY has a 45-minute window. The 45 minutes should include all parts of the presentation, including session introduction, question & answer sessions, etc.
Yes! Finalists of the RALLY Pitch Competition will receive two (2) complimentary all-access registration badges for RALLY 2025.
Additionally, each presenting company will have the opportunity to network and demo their product/service in the RALLY Demo Arena and will receive up to two (2) additional reduced rate badges for other team members to participate and attend.
All applicants who meet the qualifications, but are not selected to pitch, will receive a code to access the lowest badge pricing allowing them to register for up to two (2) RALLY 2025 badges. Companies are also encouraged to participate in the Demo Arena and meet 1:1 with investors during the conference. Companies will more than two people are encouraged to register for RALLY early as additional discounts will not be provided.
Five (5) finalists and three (3) alternates will be selected for each Studio (total of 40 companies).
The Pitch Competition team will screen applicants to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. Then, the Pitch Review Committee from each Innovation Studio will review all applications to decide which products and services are the most innovative and, thus, should proceed in the process. This is done through a scoring system provided to them by RALLY and is based on Market, Entrepreneur, Legal, Financial, and Operational functions (see criteria mentioned above). The same judging criteria will be used for applicants and Finalists.
In addition to selecting finalists and alternates, the Pitch Review Committee will also select one company to be honored as a “Rising Star” award winner. This award will be given to a company that exemplifies innovation but is still very early in its entrepreneurial journey. The “Rising Star” award winner will receive two (2) complimentary all-access badges for RALLY 2025 and will be acknowledged during the RALLY event.
In addition to selecting finalists and alternates, the Pitch Review Committee will also select one company to be honored as a “Rising Star” award winner. This award will be given to a company that exemplifies innovation but is still very early in its entrepreneurial journey. The “Rising Star” award winner will receive two (2) complimentary all-access badges for RALLY 2025 and will be acknowledged during the RALLY event.
We strongly encourage all applicants to submit a brief non password protected video pitching the company. This should be submitted as a MP4 file.
This pitch video should be two (2) minutes or less and should feature the applicant speaking to the camera—we want to see how you pitch, not what your video editing software can do.
We also encourage you to upload a non password protected current pitch deck (no longer than 20 slides).
Applicants invited to participate will receive an email notification from the Pitch Competition Team. Participating companies will be notified on Monday, June 23. Please refrain from contacting RALLY staff regarding the status of your application. We receive a high volume of submissions and will update all applicants regarding their status as soon as possible.
The Pitch Competition will occur on Wednesday, September 24 at the Indiana Convention Center in the Demo Arena. Exact stage location and pitching times of each studio will be available on the agenda.
Each Finalist will be given 2 minutes to pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from a panel of no more than six (6) judges with experience in the specific Innovation Studio.
RALLY 2025 winners will be announced and honored on Thursday, September 25 in the afternoon on the Main Stage.
Elevate Ventures is the host of RALLY and the venture capital firm that will complete due diligence and investment for the RALLY Pitch Competition.
Please contact the RALLY Pitch Competition Team at pitch@rallyinnovation.com.
You can receive a refund on your pass until May 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. After May 1, 2025, we will only provide a refund if you request a refund within 24 hours of purchase before August 31, 2025. No refunds will be issued after September 1, 2025. All refunds are subject to a $25 transaction fee.
As a reminder, discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previously purchased passes.
If the in-person event gets canceled for any reason, you will receive a 100% refund of your in-person passes.
RALLY 2025 will take place on Wednesday & Thursday, September 24 and 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN.
Please note we receive a high volume of speaker requests, and applications are evaluated on a rolling basis, starting March 1, 2025. While we review all inquiries, please understand that we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. If your request aligns with our priorities, we will contact you at our earliest convenience via the email you list in the form. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in RALLY.
Every session at RALLY has a 45-minute window. The 45 minutes should include all parts of the presentation, including session introduction, question & answer sessions, etc.
Session formats with additional details are below:
The proposed session title should be a captivating first impression for the audience. Additional details should be included in the session description to help the audience understand what the session content will be. A compelling session description should highlight the relevancy of the session topic and should entice with the benefits of attending the session.
Session topics should focus on sharing real world examples and practical solutions. Each session should provide at least one strategic item, task or objective that audience members can act on. RALLY values sessions that feature something participants will learn or be able to do as a result of attending your session.
Sessions should not feature promotion of products, services, companies or anything representing monetary self-interest.
Please reach out to programming@rallyinnovation.com with any additional questions.
RALLY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the support we offer is intended to assist with speaker expenses. While we are pleased to provide an honorarium and hotel accommodations, accepting them is entirely optional. Your decision, either way, will not impact our gratitude for your participation.
The pitch competition is NOT a grant. Any investment may be either equity or debt subject to the Rules and Criteria.
There is no fee to apply.
No. The RALLY Pitch Competition is an in-person competition only. Any Finalists that are unable to attend in person will be replaced by an alternate. If an alternate is unable to pitch, that finalist spot will be forfeited.
Every session at RALLY has a 45-minute window. The 45 minutes should include all parts of the presentation, including session introduction, question & answer sessions, etc.
Yes! Finalists of the RALLY Pitch Competition will receive two (2) complimentary all-access registration badges for RALLY 2025.
Additionally, each presenting company will have the opportunity to network and demo their product/service in the RALLY Demo Arena and will receive up to two (2) additional reduced rate badges for other team members to participate and attend.
All applicants who meet the qualifications, but are not selected to pitch, will receive a code to access the lowest badge pricing allowing them to register for up to two (2) RALLY 2025 badges. Companies are also encouraged to participate in the Demo Arena and meet 1:1 with investors during the conference. Companies will more than two people are encouraged to register for RALLY early as additional discounts will not be provided.
Five (5) finalists and three (3) alternates will be selected for each Studio (total of 40 companies).
The Pitch Competition team will screen applicants to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. Then, the Pitch Review Committee from each Innovation Studio will review all applications to decide which products and services are the most innovative and, thus, should proceed in the process. This is done through a scoring system provided to them by RALLY and is based on Market, Entrepreneur, Legal, Financial, and Operational functions (see criteria mentioned above). The same judging criteria will be used for applicants and Finalists.
In addition to selecting finalists and alternates, the Pitch Review Committee will also select one company to be honored as a “Rising Star” award winner. This award will be given to a company that exemplifies innovation but is still very early in its entrepreneurial journey. The “Rising Star” award winner will receive two (2) complimentary all-access badges for RALLY 2025 and will be acknowledged during the RALLY event.
In addition to selecting finalists and alternates, the Pitch Review Committee will also select one company to be honored as a “Rising Star” award winner. This award will be given to a company that exemplifies innovation but is still very early in its entrepreneurial journey. The “Rising Star” award winner will receive two (2) complimentary all-access badges for RALLY 2025 and will be acknowledged during the RALLY event.
We strongly encourage all applicants to submit a brief non password protected video pitching the company. This should be submitted as a MP4 file.
This pitch video should be two (2) minutes or less and should feature the applicant speaking to the camera—we want to see how you pitch, not what your video editing software can do.
We also encourage you to upload a non password protected current pitch deck (no longer than 20 slides).
Applicants invited to participate will receive an email notification from the Pitch Competition Team. Participating companies will be notified on Monday, June 23. Please refrain from contacting RALLY staff regarding the status of your application. We receive a high volume of submissions and will update all applicants regarding their status as soon as possible.
The Pitch Competition will occur on Wednesday, September 24 at the Indiana Convention Center in the Demo Arena. Exact stage location and pitching times of each studio will be available on the agenda.
Each Finalist will be given 2 minutes to pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from a panel of no more than six (6) judges with experience in the specific Innovation Studio.
RALLY 2025 winners will be announced and honored on Thursday, September 25 in the afternoon on the Main Stage.
Elevate Ventures is the host of RALLY and the venture capital firm that will complete due diligence and investment for the RALLY Pitch Competition.
Please contact the RALLY Pitch Competition Team at pitch@rallyinnovation.com.
September 24 & 25, 2025
