The Third Annual BNT Winter Oasis (PAID)

​Boston's startup community is coming together for one last celebration before the year ends! ​ Join Boston New Technology, Startup Grind Boston, Prepare 4 VC, StartOut Boston, and Techstars Startup Weekend Boston for Winter Oasis 2026, an evening dedicated to the founders, innovators, investors, mentors, and community builders who make Boston's entrepreneurial ecosystem extraordinary. ​ We're bringing together five vibrant startup communities for an evening of founder showcases, rapid-fire pitches, meaningful conversations, and a special celebration of Prepare 4 VC's Fall Breakthrough graduates. ​ Whether you're launching your first venture, scaling your next company, supporting founders, or simply looking to meet people who share your entrepreneurial spirit, Winter Oasis is for you. ​ The Evening's Agenda ​ 5:00–5:30 PM \| Doors Open\, Pizza & Networking ​Grab a slice, meet fellow founders, and reconnect with friends from across Boston's startup ecosystem. ​5:30–5:40 PM \| Welcome to Winter Oasis ​We'll kick off the evening with introductions, community announcements, and a look at what's ahead. ​5:40–6:00 PM \| Startup Showcase ​Four startups. Five minutes each. A room full of possibilities. ​We're currently searching for founders who want to showcase what they're building! ​Selected startups will have three minutes to present their ventures, followed by two minutes of feedback. ​Want to be one of our four featured startups? ​Apply here: Open Google Form ​Applications will be reviewed by our organizing team, and selected founders will be contacted directly. ​6:00–6:10 PM \| Startup Grind Boston: 60\-Second Lightning Pitches ​Have a startup, a big idea, or something exciting you're working on? ​Step up to the microphone and tell the room about it in just 60 seconds. ​No slides. No judging. Just founders sharing their ideas and making connections. ​6:10–6:15 PM \| Program Transition ​A brief pause as we prepare to celebrate our graduating founders. ​6:15–6:40 PM \|