AREA 23 LABS

Pitchathon

The Area 23 LABS Tech Startup Pitch Competition is open to all programmers developing software, hardware/robotics, and life science innovations. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their technology to a broad audience including industry, investors, government, media, and more! ‍2023 Pitch Competition details coming soon.

How to Apply

For early applications please email AREA 23 LABS Event Manager, Benjamin Turofsky at ben@area23labs.com

About AREA 23 LABS

AREA 23 LABS is a leading global founder community for enterprise software, hardware technology and Life science companies. Located in the Princeton New Jersey Region, AREA 23 LABS is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in the United States. Our initiatives focused on raising capital, talent retention, commercializing technology and IP, and customer acquisition have enabled thousands of companies to create jobs and raise more than $35 million in investment capital. At AREA 23 LABS, we grow Local competitive tech titans that build-to-scale globally. www.area23labs.com

About the AREA 23 LABS Startup Business Plan Pitchathon

AREA 23 LABS
Startup Business Plan Pitchathon
 
Presented by: Area 23 Labs and Somerset County
 
Where: Area23 Labs
23 Orchard Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
 
When: Saturday Sept 30th, 2023 starting at 10am
 
Eligibility: Everyone is welcome
 
Industry Focus: Software/AI, Hardware/Robotics, and Life Sciences 
 
Prizes:
1st place overall: $2,300 in cash
2nd place overall: $1,023 in cash 
3rd place overall:   $523 in cash
 
Plus awards for: Most Innovative Business Idea 
Audience Favorite $230 in cash
 
 
About the Event:
 
The Area23 Labs Startup Business Plan Competition is a high-profile event providing a platform for emerging technology companies to showcase their innovations in software, hardware, and life sciences. 
 
This event is the perfect opportunity for start-ups to pitch their innovative ideas to a broad audience of industry specialists, investors, government representatives, and media outlets. 
 
Participation not only allows enterprises to demonstrate their unique technological solutions but also opens avenues for potential partnerships, collaborations, funding, and business growth.
 
Requirements for Participants:
 
Participants must be small or medium-sized companies or founders. The products or innovations pitched at the event should fall into the categories of hardware/robotics, software, or life science innovations.
 
All participants are required to submit a pitch deck detailing their startup’s vision, strategies, market analysis, team, financials, and execution plan. 
 
Event Highlights:
 
A chance for selected finalists to pitch their technology to a diverse audience
Networking opportunities with industry leaders, investors, government officials, and select media 
Opportunities for potential partnerships, collaborations, and investments
Media coverage and publicity for participating startups
 
 
How to Apply:
 
On September 7, the ten finalists will be announced. The ten finalists will present their pitches live to a panel of judges on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 10 am at Area23 Labs. Each finalist will have 10 minutes to present their pitch followed by 5 minutes of questions from the judges.
 
Kindly keep an eye on our official website and social media channels for the latest updates.
 
For more information, feel free to contact us at ben@area23labs.com

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