Fundraising 101: Building Relationships, Preparing Your Pitch, and Navigating the VC Process
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online, NY, United States
Raising venture capital can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s market where investors are more selective and fundraising cycles are longer.
​Join us for a practical session where we will discuss:

How to build relationships early and stay on the radar before your raise

​How to craft a pitch that balances big vision with financial discipline.

​What should a typical fundraise process look like, broadly?

​What are some key lessons learned and watch-outs?

2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, NY, United States
​Join us for the 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge Info Session, where participants can learn the steps needed to take part, from meeting the requirements to submitting a strong application.

2-Part Workshop: From First Taste to Loyal Fans: Grow Repeat Customers Organically – Session 1
2026-01-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, NY, United States
​​​This is the 1st session of a 2-part workshop. It is designed for early-stage food and beverage founders who want to organically grow repeat buyers, strengthen brand affinity, and create a product that customers remember, crave, and reorder — all without relying on paid ads.

2-Part Workshop: From First Taste to Loyal Fans: Grow Repeat Customers Organically – Session 2
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, NY, United States

Build in Queens, Startup Networking Night
2026-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Leo’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 84-19 Roosevelt Ave, Jackson Heights, NY, 11372, United States
Join us for a fun evening to connect with fellow founders, small business entrepreneurs and start your year strong!

Kick off 2026 with inspiration, connection, and fresh momentum! Join us for a fun evening with local entrepreneurs and business owners who are ready to start the year strong.
You’ll also get an inside look at the 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge, a program designed to help early-stage founders grow their businesses through grants of up to $20,000, expert support, and access to our vibrant founders network.
Come meet the people who are building what’s next in Queens.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided!

Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge: Networking & Finalists Announcement
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY, 11354, United States
​​​​​​​​Come meet your fellow Queens innovators – and learn who’s advancing to the final round of this year’s Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge!
Join innovators and entrepreneurs from across Queens for a networking night and the announcement of this year’s finalists for the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge.
Light refreshments will be served.

QTIC Winner Announcement & Networking Night
2026-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Come meet your fellow Queens innovators – and learn the winners of this year’s Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge!

Join innovators and entrepreneurs from across Queens for a networking night and the announcement of this year’s winners of the Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge.
