TLDR:
- Florida Venture Forum’s Early Stage Capital Conference offers a $300,000 prize pool.
- Miami’s Kind Designs was the previous year’s winner and went on to raise $5 million.
The Florida Venture Forum recently announced its 16th annual Early Stage Capital Conference with a record $300,000 prize pool. The conference, scheduled for June 4-5, 2024 in Orlando, will feature the Space Florida AeroTech Summit and the Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition. The conference will offer various awards, including the $75,000 Accelerating Innovation Award and the $50,000 Grand Prize.
Last year’s winner, Kind Designs, received funding after presenting at the conference. The startup has since tripled its robot fleet and installed a 3D-printed seawall in Miami. Applications to present at the conference are now open and the final deadline is May 10.
Overall, the conference provides startups with the opportunity to connect with investors, gain exposure, and potentially secure funding for their ventures. Companies in the early-stage technology, tech-enabled, healthcare, or aerospace sectors are encouraged to apply.
