Innovation Summit
On June 4, 2026, over 100 founders, investors, and corporate leaders came together at 18 Rails at The Foundry for a day of curated, 1:1 meetings designed to spark strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and real economic impact.
Thank you to everyone who joined us — and to our sponsors who made it possible.
Coming This Fall
We’re already looking ahead.
A new iteration of the Arch Grants Innovation Summit is coming this fall — and we’d love to have you there.
Be on the lookout for details and sign up below to stay informed as we announce dates, speakers, and registration.
2026 Spring Event Recap
- 300+ one-on-one meetings facilitated
- 100+ founders, investors, and corporate leaders in attendance
- A full afternoon of structured, double opt-in 1:1 conversations across sectors including AgTech, AI, HealthTech, and CPG
Who Is This Event For
- Investors seeking curated access to high-potential innovative founders and concentrated deal flow
- Corporate Leaders looking for innovation pipelines, strategic partnerships, and early adopter advantage
- Arch Grants Portfolio Founders ready to scale through capital, customers, and collaboration
What Happens At The Summit
- Scheduled 1:1 meetings based on mutual interest
- Targeted networking and structured conversations
- Opportunities to explore investment, partnership, and procurement pathways
- An afternoon format built for action and impact
2026 Sponsors
The Innovation Summit is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, whose commitment to entrepreneurship and regional economic growth helps create the access and opportunity our founders need to scale.
Thank you to all of our 2026 Innovation Summit sponsors for your investment in the St. Louis startup ecosystem.
Testimonials
The Arch Grants Innovation Summit was a great opportunity for us to go to the next level with Arch Grants Founders. This day is quickly becoming my favorite Arch Grants day of the year.
David Sell – SVP, Chief Innovation Officer, MiTek
The Arch Grants vetting process means their portfolio companies are ready to invest in. The Innovation Summit brings out their best Founders who are prepared and ready to scale.
Alvin Vitangcol – General Partner, Capital Midwest Fund
The Summit is a fantastic opportunity for Arch Grants Founders to meet investors, strategic partners, and organizations we don’t normally have access to. The connections we made are sure to fast-track our growth.
Stephen Von Rump – CEO, Aegis Digital Health
