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 The SmartStart Venture Forum® offers companies in search of capital an opportunity to exhibit and present your business plan to the venture investment community.
Who Can Apply?
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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 must be a legal entity
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Companies with actual current revenues not to exceed $10 million
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Company is seeking next round funding
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Primary business location and/or headquarters in New York State
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 ten (10) 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.
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Selected companies are required to staff an exhibit booth for both days of the SmartStart Venture Forum.
Required Fees
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Official Applications $100.00
All applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee of $100.00 that can be paid by American Express, Visa or Master Card.
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Final Selected Companies $450.00 additional fee
The additional $450.00 fee entitles your company to an exhibit booth at the SmartStart Venture Forum, which must be staffed for both days; Two (2) admissions to all event activities for your company personnel. Additional personnel can attend for $150 each, which is a $300 discount.
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