Plug and Play Announces Second Silicon Valley Batches of 2025

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play, the ultimate innovation platform that accelerates over 2,500 startups annually, has announced its second Silicon Valley batch of 2025, welcoming more than 112 startups into the program. These founders will showcase their solutions at the Silicon Valley Summit, taking place November 18–20, 2025, where they will present to investors, corporate executives, and industry leaders.

Selected from a highly competitive pool, these startups represent some of the most promising innovations across industries such as AI, fintech, insurtech, health, deeptech, and more. Each was chosen based on program fit, traction to date, and interest from Plug and Play's ecosystem partners.

"This fall batch highlights how global founders are tackling industry challenges with bold ideas and strong execution. Many of them are leveraging AI and other transformative technologies to create real impact. We're excited to support their journeys and help them scale with the right partners and resources," said George Damouny, Partner at Plug and Play.

Throughout the three-month program, startups will gain hands-on support from industry experts, investors, and corporate partners. They will take part in mentor-led workshops, private dealflow sessions, and curated introductions designed to accelerate business growth. Startups will also have the opportunity to secure pilots, proofs of concept, and potential investment, all without equity requirements.

The following programs will host pitch sessions at the Silicon Valley Summit:

• Agtech
• Brand & Retail
• Deeptech
• Enterprise & AI
• Fintech
• Food & Beverage
• Health
• Insurtech
• Mobility
• New Materials & Packaging
• Real Estate & Construction
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Travel & Hospitality

The DIU Program and the xTech Program within the Aerospace & Defense vertical, Seed4Growth, XDC RWA Accelerator, and Global Overseas Acceleration & Learning (GOAL) will also host sessions at the Summit, along with other programs to be announced.

Artificial intelligence remains a major theme this batch. Out of 112 startups, 107 are focused on AI-driven solutions across industries such as fintech, health, enterprise, mobility, and supply chain. This emphasis highlights the growing demand for AI innovation and the role Plug and Play plays in scaling these technologies into real-world applications.

Unsupervised AI Founder Noah Horton, whose company is part of Plug and Play's Enterprise & AI Batch 16, emphasized the importance of turning AI into real-world impact.

"What excites us about being part of Plug and Play is their focus on impactful AI in the industry," Horton said. "The emphasis on bringing AI technologies like ours into real enterprises as production solutions — not just proofs of concept — creates a huge impact for startups like us as well as the enterprises adopting them."

This fall batch reflects a strong U.S. presence, with 85% of startups based in the United States. The remaining startups represent an international mix, with founders joining from countries including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, and India. This geographic diversity highlights Plug and Play's global footprint and its ability to attract high-potential startups from around the world.

Plug and Play invites the media to follow the journey of these startups and attend the Silicon Valley Summit. To meet the startups, attend the event, or request additional information, please contact Plug and Play at press@pnptc.com.

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies, including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/. 

Plug and Play Media Contact
Jacky Tsang
Senior Communications & PR Associate
press@pnptc.com

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