OPO Startups Demo Day 2024 - APPLICATION

About the Event

4 finalists will pitch live on Tuesday November 12th, 2023 from 5-7pm in a “Shark Tank Style” format to judges and a live audience. Applicants are limited to tech products or services. The business must be early stage with a clearly defined path to revenue, researched target market and scalability.

Application entries are due on October 22nd, 2024. The top 4 selected applicants will be notified by November 1st, 2024 to compete at the live Demo Day event on Tuesday, November 12th from 5-7pm. Each finalist will be given 10 minutes to pitch their startup to the audience and answer the judge’s questions. All presenters will walk away with a little cash from the judges, but 1st and 2nd place will win a larger cash prize!

Eligible Applicants

• Must be a legal U.S. resident, age 18 and older
• Must use prize money for outlined business development purposes only
• Must be available to present at OPO Demo Day on Tuesday November 12th, 2024 from 5-7pm
• Must submit the application by October 22nd, 2024
• Will be included in press releases and social media
• Be an active business under $250,000 in revenue

Submission Details

• Submit a PDF explaining your business concept (10 pages or less)
• Submit a 1 page business canvas
• Submit a short response (limited to 500 words) answering each of the following questions:

1. Why should we select you?
2. What will you do with the money?
3. Where do you see your business in 2 years?
4. How will you impact on the local economy?

Prizes

Exact cash amount, TBD

To apply and pitch at OPO Demo Day, complete the form below and email your submission details to [email protected] by October 22nd, 2024.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have! Contact [email protected]

Host or Publisher Randy Schilling