Calling all startups! eMerge Americas, a global technology conference focused on innovations transforming industries across the Americas, will host a world-class array of early and later-stage companies to highlight innovation and disruptive technology through its Startup Showcase May 1-5 in Miami Beach.
As part of the eMerge Americas 2015 program, the Startup Showcase will put early and late-stage startups in front of hundreds of investors and industry innovators. The showcase will culminate with top companies pitching on eMerge’s Center Stage for the chance to walk away with up to $150,000 in cash and prizes. The companies selected for the Startup Showcase will also gain valuable insight from mentors in the leadup to eMerge Americas through a virtual boot camp followed by an live boot camp for entrepreneurs in Miami during the event.
Last year’s early-stage and late-stage competition winners were Modernizing Medicine and Hair Construction. “Last year’s Startup Showcase highlighted talented innovators of the highest caliber from across the U.S. and Latin America, and gave them a unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of investors and business leaders,” said Xavier Gonzalez, executive director of eMerge Americas, in a news release. “This year promises to be bigger and better as we have expanded the eligibility requirements to allow companies from across the globe to compete for a chance to take their company to the next level.”
Registration is open. Go to www.emergeamericas.org/startups/ to apply through March 15. Applicants have three tracks to choose from in 2015 — University, Early-Stage and Late-Stage.
The Showcase will take place during the second annual eMerge Americas conference, which is expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Posted Feb. 9, 2015