​Join us for Demo Night, where you'll see Cincinnati's next major innovations before anyone else. Whether you're a founder, builder, student, investor, or just curious about the startup scene, this event is for you.

​​No pitches, no slides—just local startups and builders demoing their work and taking questions from you afterward. Get inspired, connect with others doing the hard work of building, and support our growing community.

​What is Hard Tech Demo Night?

​Cincinnati’s builders aren’t just writing code—they’re engineering the future you can touch. From advanced robotics to breakthrough hardware, precision manufacturing to cutting-edge physical products, this is innovation you can see, hear, and hold.

​Hard Tech Demo Night spotlights the creators tackling complex engineering challenges and bringing bold, tangible ideas to life. Whether it’s a prototype fresh from the lab or a market-ready product, each demo shows what’s possible when imagination meets real-world problem-solving. Come experience the future—built right here, one invention at a time.

​​Startups and Builders: If you are interested in doing a live demo of what you're building, see the demo guidelines below and fill out this Google Form to be considered.

​​DEMO GUIDELINES:

• ​​No slides allowed

• ​​No "pitching" - you must demo at least a mockup (e.g. Figma), a local demo of software from your computer, or working deployed software (strongly preferred)

• ​​This is an opportunity to show off what you're actively working on, not a place to pitch ideas

• ​​A small, rotating committee of experienced Cincinnati-area founders will review your submission and let you know if you've been selected to demo

​​5:00 PM – Doors Open

​​5:30 PM – Live Demos Start

​​7:00 PM – After Party