2026 ConnectWise PitchIT™ Accelerator Program

About

A 16-week accelerator program designed for innovative startups in the managed services provider space, offering mentorship, funding opportunities, and exposure to industry experts. Participants will engage in a comprehensive business transformation course while competing for significant grant awards and gaining visibility through the ConnectWise Marketplace.

Benefits

• 💰Grant Award Money
  $100,000 in grant award money (not an investment) for top two finishers ($70,000 for 1st place, $30,000 for 2nd)
• 🎓Business Transformation Course
  Participation in a 16-week business transformation course led by industry experts covering sales, marketing, branding, and messaging
• 🌐Marketplace Listing
  Listing on ConnectWise Marketplace to highlight integrations to partners

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups in the managed services provider (MSP) space
• Innovative, early-stage vendors with bold solutions
• Companies that can demonstrate a strong vision for technology's impact on the MSP community

Participation Commitments

• Must present a pitch live at IT Nation Connect™ Global
• Must engage in co-marketing webinars with selected vendors
• No cost to apply or if accepted

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Managed Services Provider (MSP)