More than 100 companies will be selected to compete within three tracks to participate in the global Startup Showcase at eMerge Americas on April 20-21, 2023. University Stage, Early Stage, and Later Stage Companies. Selected startups will have access to the world’s leading tech investors and corporate partners.
Selected finalists will receive:
- Invitation to pitch at eMerge Americas on April 20-21, 2023 to win thousands in prizes
- Access to Virtual Bootcamps
- Meet with global enterprises and investors, as well as network with other entrepreneurs
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University Track Criteria
- Student(s) and/or recent graduates (up to 2 years)
- From any college or university
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) produced
- Little or no revenue
- Less than 1 year since founded
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Early Stage Track Criteria
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) produced & Proof of Concept established
- Key members in place (Minimum of 2 full-time employees)
- Paying customers (not cash-flow positive)
- Less than 3 years since founded
- No more than $500K raised in angel or seed capital
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Later Stage Track Criteria
- Commercially ready product
- Company generating consistent revenue (cash flow positive or near positive)
- Management team in place
- In growth phase
- No more than $5M raised in total capital
General Eligibility
- Companies which provide products and/or services that are:
- Innovative
- Software
- Hardware
- Mobile
- Web-based
- In the following sectors:
- Health
- Media & Entertainment
- Finance
- Education
- eGOV/Smart Cities
- Logistics
- Hospitality/Travel
- Cybersecurity
- Big Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Preferred Industries:
- Biotechnology
- Clean
- Technology
- Computers and Peripherals
- Education
- FinTech
- Gaming
- Health tech
- Internet / Web Services
- Media and Entertainment
- Mobile
- Nanotechnology
PITCHES MUST BE IN ENGLISH.
Global Startup Showcase Grand Prize
The winning startup will have a chance to win over $420,000 in investments + prizes:
- $250,000 investment from Florida Funders
- $120,000 investment from Panoramic Ventures
- $50,000 investment from eMerge Americas
- In addition, startups will be eligible to win more in-kind prizes that will be announced soon