Apply to Pitch at Demo Day! — Deadline: October 22nd, 2024
About the Event
4 finalists will pitch live on November 12th, 2024 from 5-7pm in a “Shark Tank Style” format to judges and a live audience. Applicants are limited to tech products or services. The business must be early stage with a clearly defined path to revenue, researched target market and scalability.
Application must be submitted by October 22nd, 2024. The top 4 selected applicants will be notified by November 1st, 2024 to compete at the live Demo Day event on Tuesday, November 12th from 5-7pm. Each finalist will be given 10 minutes to pitch their startup to the audience and answer the judge’s questions. All presenters will walk away with a little cash from the judges, but 1st and 2nd place will win a larger cash prize!
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Applicants
- Must be a legal U.S. resident, age 18 and older
- Must use prize money for outlined business development purposes only
- Must be available to present at OPO Demo Day on November 12th, 2024 from 5-7pm
- Must submit the application by October 22nd, 2024
- Will be included in press releases and social media
- Be an active business under $250,000 in revenue
Submission Details
- Submit a PDF explaining your business concept (10 pages or less)
- Submit a 1 page business canvas
- Submit a short response (limited to 500 words) answering each of the following questions:
- Why should we select you?
- What will you do with the money?
- Where do you see your business in 2 years?
- How will you impact on the local economy?
Prizes
Exact cash amount, TBD
To apply to pitch at OPO Demo Day 2024, complete the form below and email your submission details to kateb@opostartups.com by October 22nd, 2024.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Contact kateb@opostartups.com.
To be a part of the live audience at OPO Demo Day 2023, visit www.opostartups.com/demo-day-event