Entrepreneurs and founders of startups are eligible to participate. You must also be 18 or older to apply to pitch.
No. A prototype of your product must be available for the judges to evaluate. Preference will be given to businesses that have already launched or are actively working towards a launch.
Yes! Registration will open on September 23.
Prize money must be used for costs associated with advancing your start up business. For example:
- marketing/promotion
- product development
- equipment
- technology
- supplies
- working capital
- patent costs
The seven finalists will be notified in mid-September.