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Startup Challenge 2020
$10,000 Grand Prize
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Join us for Startup Challenge 2020!
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 (December 1 – March 12)
  • 2 competitive tracks (student and non-student)
  • 1 grand prize ($10,000)

Apply Now

[ Judges ]

On March 12th, 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

      Jason Perry
      Signet

        Payal Khurana
        Launchpad

          Matthew T. Jackson
          BMD

            Erin R. Whitmore
            BMD

            [ Timeline ]

            2018-2019 Competition Timeline

            1. 01Nov '19
            2. 01Dec '19
            3. 06Jan '20
            4. 04Feb '20
            5. 13Mar '20

            1. APPLICATIONS OPEN

              01/11/2019

              Join us at our kickoff event in Jacksonville, FL!

            2. COMMIT

              01/12/2019

              Submit the Intent to Present form by December 1st, 2019 at 12:00pm.

            3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & SLIDE DECK DUE

              06/01/2020

              Executive summary and slide deck due by January 6th, 2020 at 12:00 pm. Upload your final pitch deck here.

            4. PITCH YOUR PLAN

              04/02/2020

              Seize the unique opportunity to gain invaluable feedback, exposure, and experience while having fun. All teams have the chance to present on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020. Ten semi-finalists will be chosen to compete in the next round.

            5. STARTUP CHALLENGE FINALE

              13/03/2020

              Finalists present to a panel of judges on March 13th, 2020 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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