Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - to - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Thomas M. Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (MCEC), Boston, MA, USA
IEEE Hard Tech Venture Summit - Boston
Where the Hard Tech ecosystem comes together.
A premier event connecting early-stage Hard Tech founders with pre-seed, seed, and Series A Hard Tech investors and critical service providers from the Hard Tech innovation ecosystem.
The Challenge
Early-stage Hard Tech startups face unique challenges securing investment due to technical complexity, longer development timelines, and limited access to specialized expertise. Traditional funding pathways often fall short.
Connecting Hard Tech startups with Hard Tech investors and resources to accelerate growth.
Who Should Attend
Hard Tech Startups:
Hard Tech founders raising pre-seed to Series A funding who need specialized pitch frameworks and direct access to investors with Hard Tech expertise.
Hard Tech Investors:
VCs, Corporate VCs, and Angels seeking curated Hard Tech deal flow with deep technical context, early insight into the path to commercialization, and opportunities to gain visibility and network with other Hard Tech investors.
Who Else?
Select service providers supporting Hard Tech entrepreneurs in manufacturing and commercialization. Industry experts, advisors, and professionals looking to contribute time, mentorship, or strategic guidance to Hard Tech startups - as board members, advisors, or hands-on team members. Corporate innovation teams seeking partnerships, acquisitions or strategic collaborations with Hard Tech startups to drive growth and innovation.
The Summit Vibe
Ecosystem Building: ALL attendees are vetted by Hard Tech investors, ensuring a community of innovators who understand and can share the Hard Tech realities and challenges.
Meaningful Engagement: We keep the audience limited to ensure meaningful interactions. At the 2025 Summit, a 2:1 startup-to-investor ratio enabled great networking.
Collaborative Network: Hard Tech innovators – IEEE and non-IEEE – connect with peers and resources, accelerating startup growth and technology development.
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