DEADLINE: ITEN WIRED Pitch Competition

ABOUT THE COMPETITIONThe ITEN WIRED Innovation Awards is a unique opportunity for pre-seed and seed-stage companies to step into the spotlight at the annual ITEN WIRED Summit and present to a panel of experienced investors and technologists as judges to compete for $100K in awards! Three winners will receive awards of $50,000 for 1st place, $25,000 for 2nd place, and $25,000 for third place. These awards are non-dilutive and provided by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Space Florida.

ITEN WIRED and TechFarms Capital have partnered to host the inaugural pitch competition.

QUALIFICATIONS

This pitch competition is for pre-seed or seed-stage companies in Northwest Florida. In certain instances, “pre-revenue” companies may be selected to pitch if the company is building an advanced technology solution.

All software, hardware and tech-enabled service businesses are encouraged to apply. Eligible startups have a product/service that’s live or in beta form and have measurable performance indicators such as revenue, customers, successful beta results, etc. Generally speaking, companies that are generating less than $1M in revenue run-rate, have raised <$2M in external capital, and are seeking to raise $5M or less in the next 12-18 months.