Time: 10:30 a.m. | G-P Atrium
FORGE will be holding a live Startup Pitch Contest featuring local startups who are building exciting new physical products, and will be awarding cash prizes of FORGE Product Development Grants to enable the startups to progress their product development from physical prototype to commercialization and impact at scale. The 4-minute pitches will be held in front of a panel of expert judges who will evaluate their submissions, and pitches on the day, before making a selection to be announced later in the day at the Mash-Up at 3:15 p.m.
AGENDA
10:30 a.m. FORGE Startup Pitch Contest
- Introduction: Laura Teicher, President and Executive Director of FORGE
- Success Story: Lina M. González, CEO and Founder SpadXTech
- Rapid Fire Pitches: 4 Startups will pitch their innovations in a rapid fire 1-minute pitch session
10:45 a.m. FORGE Product Development Grant Pitch Contest supported by M&T Bank
The following 5 cleantech startup finalists will pitch live in front of a panel of 4 judges:
PRIZE AWARDS
Awards will be announced and presented at 3:15 p.m. in the G-P Atrium.
The Audience Choice Award of $2,000 sponsored by Re:Build Manufacturing, Inc.
All 9 startup companies are eligible for this award category.
Product Development Grant Awards - thanks to the generosity of M&T Bank
Third Prize Award $4,000
Second Place Award $6,000
First Place Award $10,000
