Arch Grants Innovation Summit
October 16, 2025 | St. Louis Union Station | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Through a full day of double opt-in 1-1 meetings, the Arch Grants Innovation Summit catalyzes key connections that are game-changing for our portfolio companies and make a net positive impact for our executive partners and investment network. The Summit brings innovative minds together to solve today’s critical problems through entrepreneurship, capital, and organizational transformation.
For Arch Grants Founders
Connect with the capital and customers your business needs to scale. As an Arch Grants Founder, the Innovation Summit puts you in the room with investors actively seeking their next opportunity and corporate decision-makers looking to solve pressing challenges. Showcase your solution, pitch your vision, and forge the relationships that will fuel your company’s growth—all in one high-impact day designed to help you capitalize on being part of St. Louis’s most dynamic entrepreneurial community.
For Investors and VC Firms
Discover your next pre-seed to Series A investment opportunity before everyone else does. The Innovation Summit gives you exclusive access to vetted, high-potential startups that have already passed Arch Grants’ rigorous selection process. Since 2012, Arch Grants Companies have generated over $1.2 billion in revenue and attracted more than $800 million in follow-on capital. Skip the endless pitch deck emails and connect face-to-face with ambitious Founders solving real problems across diverse industries.
For Corporate Executives
Transform your business challenges into competitive advantages. The Innovation Summit connects you with innovative startups ready to help your organization solve pressing problems with fresh solutions you won’t find through traditional channels. Meet the Arch Grants Founders behind cutting-edge technologies and services that could become your next strategic partnership, vendor relationship, or acquisition target.
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
Make Connections at Scale
Turn possibilities into partnerships at the Arch Grants Innovation Summit. Join St. Louis’ most promising startups, investors, and corporate leaders for a day of high-impact connections. Complete the form below to stay informed about event details, and email Julie Kinsella, Portfolio Support Manager, at julie.kinsella@archgrants.org with any questions or comments.