Pre-application is required for you to be eligible for this prize. Applications are open until June 13th, with
ten startups being shortlisted on June 27th. However, a
few wild card spots will be available on site, you will just need to fill out a form upon arrival!
NOTE: You must have a Startupfest ticket to attend the event and participate in the first round of pitching. If there are issues regarding this, please contact us at
info@startupfest.com.
On July 9th and 10th, the selected startups will join the Digital Commerce Group team in The Startupfest Village to deliver their in-person pitch. For this round taking place on July 9th, finalists will have 5-6 minutes for the pitch and 4-3 minutes for the Q&A. You’ll be able to present with your submitted pitch deck during this time.
After this first day of pitches, a top 5 will be chosen.
On July 10th, the shortlisted startups will meet with the judges for deliberations. The winner will be announced at the closing ceremony on July 11th.