Startup Savannah has announced Service Brewing Company as the Presenting “Pilot” Sponsor of LIFTOFF 2025, the culminating showcase for the organization’s entrepreneurial accelerator programs.

LIFTOFF 2025 will include a Pitch Showcase on Friday, November 21st, and a Vendor Market on Saturday, November 22nd. Each event will feature the 2025 graduates of SPARK Savannah and LAUNCH Savannah, offering the opportunity for the community to witness Savannah’s entrepreneurial talent for themselves and support these local businesses.

Both events will take place at Service Brewing Company. Service Brewing has stepped up as the title “Pilot” Sponsor, demonstrating their exceptional commitment to supporting the LIFTOFF event.

“Service Brewing's journey from startup to success story makes them the perfect 'Pilot' Sponsor for LIFTOFF 2025,” says Startup Savannah Executive Director Nick Palumbo. “Kevin and his team understand firsthand the challenges our entrepreneurs face, and their generous support helps ensure that Savannah's next generation of innovators has the resources and community they need to thrive. This partnership exemplifies the collaborative spirit that makes Savannah's startup ecosystem so special.”

Service Brewing Company is located at 574 Indian St. in downtown Savannah, was founded in 2014 by partners in life and business, Kevin Ryan and Meredith Sutton. Kevin, a West Point graduate and former Army commander, and Meredith, a SCAD graduate, are passionate about brewing great beer and honoring those who serve. With the help of an eager and thirsty community, Service Brewing has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local, regional and national organizations that assist our veterans and first responders.

LIFTOFF 2025 is also made possible by the sponsorship of WSAV and the Georgia Center of Innovation at the “First Class” sponsorship level, and of Georgia Power, The Malin Savannah, Sterling Seacrest Partners, and Thomas & Hutton at the “Business Class” level. Their generous support for Savannah’s entrepreneurial community allows for this exciting showcase event to take place. Support from organizations like these helps turn these innovators’ dreams into reality.