Dolphin Tank Returns to Arlington to Spotlight Women Entrepreneurs

May 14, 2025 | By Brandon Bedford

Arlington Economic Development (AED) is teaming up with Springboard Enterprises and Deloitte to bring Dolphin Tank® back to Arlington — offering an exciting platform for women entrepreneurs to pitch, connect and grow. Sponsorship of this event is part of AED’s broader efforts to support the tech ecosystem through the Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF).

The 2025 DMV Dolphin Tank will be on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Deloitte’s Rosslyn offices and is free to attend with advance registration. This interactive pitch session offers more than just exposure — it is designed to provide constructive feedback and connections that help women founders refine their business strategies and accelerate their paths to success.

The event invites women-led, early-stage tech companies from any sector to apply to pitch. Selected founders will receive pre-event coaching and gain access to Springboard’s powerful network of investors, industry experts and startup advisors. Pitches will be followed by collaborative discussions with an expert panel, focused on helping founders move their ventures forward.

Unlike traditional investor pitch events, Dolphin Tank is noncompetitive and supportive by design, an approach that aligns with the region’s focus on inclusive innovation and community building.

Applications to pitch are now open and founders are encouraged to apply by the May 20 deadline. Whether you are building in tech, health, consumer goods, sustainability or something new entirely, Dolphin Tank is a powerful launching pad.

And for those not pitching, the event is just as valuable. Join the audience to watch top-tier founders present bold, innovative solutions and gain a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a startup.