The EDGE

Providing opportunities for entrepreneurs to help startups and to drive growth of their businesses. We support both new and established firms

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's booth 12 winners:
▪ 1st Place - Shop Ahead
▪ 2nd Place - Auto - IMEC

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[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's booth 11 winners:
▪ 1st Place - OffGrid
▪ 2nd Place - RoomiCheck

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's booth 10 winners:
▪ 1st Place - Zero-Gravity Rig
▪ 2nd Place - Rapid Wheel Cover

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

Booth 9 winners:
▪ 1st Place - Rising Legends Program
▪ 2nd Place - Testimonial Tees

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

‼️ Entrepreneurs ‼️

Startup Weekend Tuscaloosa is coming Jan 23–25, 2026! Spend 54 hours building, learning & pitching like a real startup team.

Register by Jan 12 @ 11:59 PM CST for a free event shirt + swag.

Sign up: https://t.co/ntNcMTtJpM

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's Booth 8 winners:
▪ 1st Place - OpenHydro
▪ 2nd Place - MoCura

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's Booth 7 winners:
▪ 1st Place - Painted Truth
▪ 2nd Place - WellNexx

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

Congratulations to this year's Booth 6 winners!

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[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's Booth 5 winners:
▪ 1st Place - SolSistr
▪ 2nd Place - The Petition Company

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's Booth 4 winners:
▪ 1st Place - Foodi
▪ 2nd Place - Plenty

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas while obtaining feedback on their work.

This year's Booth 3 winners:
▪ 1st Place - LumiD - A Vitamin D Tracker
▪ 2nd Place - Refraction

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas.

This year's Booth 2 winners are:
▪ 1st Place - Supporta
▪ 2nd Place - Quantum Stake

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[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

The River Pitch Competition was created to help innovators and entrepreneurs cultivate new and early-stage businesses ideas.

This year's Booth 1 winners are:
▪ 1st Place - Big Daddy Sauces and Catering
▪ 2nd Place - Santina Fitness Health and Wellness

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[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

Entrepreneurs!!

@startupweekend is coming to Tuscaloosa January 23–25, 2026!

This is your chance to spend 54 immersive hours thinking, working, and building like a real startup team.

Register at https://t.co/ntNcMTtJpM

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

TOMORROW IS DEMO DAY!

Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with entrepreneurs in West Alabama.

Event Details:
•Nov 20
•11AM–8PM
•The EDGE
•RSVP: https://t.co/yRWxUt5pDh

We look forward to engaging with everyone tomorrow!

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

HAPPENING THIS WEEK!

Don’t miss your chance to see what local startups are building and learn how West Alabama founders are getting traction.

Demo Day 2025 → Thu, Nov 20 | 11AM–8PM (come-and-go) | The EDGE | FREE

RSVP: https://t.co/yRWxUt5pDh

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

Demo Day 2025 is less than one week away!

Come see what founders in West Alabama are building and how they’re getting traction.

Event Details:
Date: Thurs, Nov 20
Time: 11AM–8PM (come-and-go)
Location: The EDGE
Free to Attend!
RSVP: https://t.co/yRWxUt5pDh

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

Make plans to attend Demo Day 2025 on Thursday, November 20th at The EDGE.

The year's keynote speaker will feature Charlie Pond, Executive Director, SSBCI at Innovate Alabama from 5:30–6:30 pm.

Click the link to save your seat: https://t.co/yRWxUt5pDh

@theresawelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

We’re a little over one week away from Demo Day 2025!

Drop in anytime to meet founders, explore demos, and join quick, tactical workshops led by student and community entrepreneurs.

It's free to attend.

Save your seat by RSVPing at https://t.co/t4dS96EyJP.

@TheresaWelbourn

[The EDGE @TheEdgeAEI]

Demo Day 2025 is a couple weeks away, and you’re invited to spend a day with the founders shaping our region’s next wave of innovation.

Free to attend!
RSVP: https://t.co/yRWxUt5pDh

What to Expect:
💡Product Presentations
💡Entrepreneur Showcases
💡Networking

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