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Startup Challenge 2019
$10,000 Grand Prize
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Join us for North Florida's largest startup event
The Startup Challenge brings together the brightest minds from across Gainesville, Jacksonville, and more to collaborate and compete for bragging rights as North Florida’s best startup.

  • 4 months of competition (November 1 – February 19)
  • 2 competitive tracks (student and non-student)
  • 1 grand prize ($10,000)

Apply Now

[ Judges ]

On February 19th, you’ll pitch in front of a panel of esteemed judges with over 50 years of entrepreneurial experience. These judges will provide feedback on your pitch, advice for your business, and ultimately choose the winner of the $10,000 grand prize.

    Anthony Manna
    Signet

      Kenneth Krismanth
      Signet

        Jason Perry
        Signet

          Payal Khurana
          Launchpad

            Alessandro A. Apolito
            BMD

              Dane Grey
              Elite Parking Services of America, Inc.

                Matthew T. Jackson
                BMD

                [ Timeline ]

                2018-2019 Competition Timeline

                1. 30Sep '18
                2. 01Nov '18
                3. 17Dec '18
                4. 18Jan '19
                5. 19Feb '19

                1. APPLICATIONS OPEN

                  30/09/2018

                  Join us at our kickoff event at Infinity Hall (Gainesville, FL).

                2. COMMIT

                  01/11/2018

                  Submit the Intent to Present form by November 1st, 2018 at 12:00pm.

                3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SLIDE DECK DUE

                  17/12/2018

                  Executive summary and slide deck due by December 17th, 2018 at 12:00 pm. Upload your final pitch deck here.

                4. PITCH YOUR PLAN

                  18/01/2019

                  Seize the unique opportunity to gain invaluable feedback, exposure, and experience while having fun. All teams have the chance to present on Friday, January 18th, 2019. Ten semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the next round.

                5. STARTUP CHALLENGE FINALE

                  19/02/2019

                  Finalists present to a panel of judges on February 19th, 2019 when a winner and runner-up will be selected.

                Join hundreds of other entrepreneurs in North Florida’s premier pitch competition. Meet other driven individuals, work with experienced mentors, and bring your startup to the spotlight in the Startup Challenge. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
                Apply Now
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