The SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum offers early-stage companies in search of investment an opportunity present your business plan to the venture investment community.
 Who Can Apply?
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Early stage technology companies that have been started out of a university in New York
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Technology or technology-related companies (Examples: Pharmaceuticals, Materials, Electronics, Chemicals, Software, Manufacturing, Robotics, etc....If you're not sure whether you fit - call us!)
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Your firm may or may not yet be a legal entity
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Companies with actual current revenues not to exceed $1 million
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Company is seeking funding and expertise to develop business and achieve next milestone
Final Selection Process
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Semi-finalists are chosen by a panel of experts (VCs, angels and others) who will review your online application.
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Semi-finalists will describe their business opportunity in an eight (8) minute PowerPoint presentation which should describe the company's business, investment opportunity, growth potential and exit strategy
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Semi-finalists will be provided with a mentor to help refine presentations for the final selection process.
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Finalists are chosen at a mandatory session (date and location to be announced). Presentation tips and hints from venture experts will be offered to each semi-finalist during these mandatory sessions.
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Final selection of companies will take place after our selection committee reviews the presentations.
Required Fees
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