Des Moines Veterans In Residence Showcase

Bunker Labs Des Moines

Igniting America’s economy through veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs. Join us for our biannual Veterans in Residence Showcase!

Temple Theater

Bunker Labs’ Veterans in Residence Showcase is a nationwide event, celebrating over 500 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs launching their startups and businesses. Enjoy h’ors devours and drinks from Tangerine Catering.WHAT IS THE VETERANS IN RESIDENCE SHOWCASE?On December 7, 2022, the Veterans in Residence Showcase honors over 500 Veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs who are participating in the Veterans in Residence Program in 34 cities across the country. The Veterans in Residence Showcase exists to rally business and civic leaders around Veteran and military spouses, making real connections that lead to real opportunities like customers, capital access, and partnerships.WHO IS PRESENTING?Veterans in Residence participants are early-stage companies from various industries with revenue under $150,000. Our cohort members are focused on gaining significant traction in their entrepreneurial journey. You will also see our Bunker Labs Ambassadors facilitating the Showcase. Bunker Labs Ambassadors are the face of Veteran and military spouse entrepreneurship in their local communities and are seeking significant connections to propel our community forward.WHO IS INVITED?Please join us if you are a business or civic leader looking to support Bunker Labs entrepreneurs in your local community. Come meet our Bunker Labs Ambassadors and Veterans in Residence participants and make a lasting impact that builds local economies across the United States. Please share the invite, show up, and connect the dots that can change the trajectory of entrepreneurial dreams.WHO ARE WE PARTNERED WITH? Our Des Moines team has partnered with InnoVenture Iowa for their first InnoVenture Challenge. Following the Bunker Labs Showcase, stick around for the Innoventure Finalist Pitch Competition and Awards! Learn about InnoVenture Iowa, a $30M co-investment fund designed to support homegrown startup companies, meet our Investment Committee. WHAT IS INNOVENTURE IOWA?I﻿nnoVenture Iowa is a $30 million co-investment fund designed to support early-stage startup companies in bioscience, advanced manufacturing and information technology. The fund was launched in October of 2022 and seeks to support Iowa entrepreneurship through early-stage investments and ongoing programming, resources and support.WHO IS PRESENTING?BUNKER LABS: Veterans in Residence participants are early-stage companies from various industries with revenue under $150,000. Our cohort members are focused on gaining significant traction in their entrepreneurial journey. You will also see our Bunker Labs Ambassadors facilitating the showcase.INNOVENTURE CHALLENGE: Three (3) InnoVenture Challenge finalists will compete on-stage for a $100,000 non-dilutive cash prize. They will each present a 5 minute pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from the judges. After a brief deliberation, a $100,000 non-dilutive cash prize will be awarded to one startup company.About Bunker Labs: Bunker Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a national network of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs dedicated to helping members start their own businesses. Bunker Labs is committed to seeing veterans and military spouses have the network, tools, and resources they need to launch and grow their own businesses.

The Veterans in Residence program is made possible in part by USAA, WeWork, and Pilot Flying J.

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