Eventio, an AI-powered event planning platform, won the $10,000 first prize in the Ben Franklin Technology Partners Winter 2024 TechCelerator program, a 10-week startup bootcamp that supports early-stage tech founders in Pennsylvania. The award, presented at Penn State Behrend, will fund continued development of Eventio's AI-powered planning, budgeting, and vendor-matching features.
We are thrilled to announce that Eventio, formerly known as Eventive AI, has won first prize in the Ben Franklin Technology Partners Winter 2024 TechCelerator program. After a rigorous 10-week bootcamp, Eventio emerged as the top contender among seven innovative companies, securing the $10,000 grand prize in the finale pitch competition.
Eventio's founding team accepting the Ben Franklin TechCelerator first prize at Penn State Behrend.
What is Eventio?
Eventio is an AI-powered event planning platform designed to revolutionize the way events are planned and executed. Our platform simplifies the event planning process by providing users with personalized suggestions, seamless budget management, vendor connections, visual renderings, and more. Whether you're a professional event planner or a DIY enthusiast, Eventio is built to make event planning easier, faster, and stress-free.
How Eventio solves event planning challenges
Planning an event can be overwhelming, with countless details to manage — from finding the right vendors to ensuring every element aligns with your vision. Eventio addresses these challenges by offering an all-in-one solution that streamlines the entire process.
Eventio's AI-powered platform simplifies event planning with theme and design suggestions, real-time task and budget management, and seamless vendor connections. Our platform lets you visualize your event setup with stunning renderings and easily purchase or rent all necessary items through shoppable links — all in one place. With Eventio, you save time, reduce stress, and create unforgettable experiences effortlessly.
Eventio's journey through TechCelerator
Eventio's journey in the TechCelerator program was both challenging and rewarding. The 10-week bootcamp provided invaluable insights, tools, and mentorship that helped us sharpen our focus and enhance our platform. Competing alongside seven other innovative companies, we worked tirelessly to refine our pitch and demonstrate the impact of Eventio's AI-powered event planning platform.
Eventio is about making event planning easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Winning the TechCelerator program is a significant milestone that validates our vision and the hard work of the entire team. The $10,000 prize will be instrumental in further developing the platform and bringing even more value to future users.
Brian Slawin & Bob Dornich present the grand prize check to Eventio.
What's next for Eventio?
With the momentum from this win, the team is more motivated than ever to continue innovating and expanding our platform. The funds from the TechCelerator prize will be used to enhance Eventio's features, improve user experience, and accelerate our growth as we prepare for our full-scale launch.
We are incredibly grateful to Ben Franklin Technology Partners, our mentors, and everyone who supported us throughout the TechCelerator program. This experience has been invaluable, and we're excited to take the next steps in our journey to revolutionize the event planning industry.
Join us on our journey
As we move forward, we invite you to join us. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and innovate. If you're interested in learning more about Eventio and how our AI-powered event planning platform can make your event planning process smoother and stress-free, join the waitlist for early access.
