2021 Hardware Startup Pitch Competiton

Providing resources for manufacturing and hardware startups

Connect by Mar 5 '21

Mar 19 '21 (3 hours)

New York City, US

The NYDesigns Hardware Startup Pitch competition provides early stage entrepreneurs with access to investors, mentors, potential partners, and collaborators to get their product off the ground. Eight startups will be selected to pitch their innovative product value proposition and demo to a panel of seasoned professionals in the hardware and manufacturing community on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM.

Applications to the NYDesigns Hardware Startup Competition opened on January 21, 2021. Our ecosystem of hardware and design professionals understand the commitment it takes to launch a hardware product into the hands of customers. NYDesigns is committed to helping early stage startups get the critical business support services and resources needed to develop the idea and prototype.

Timeline:

Application Open: January 21, 2021
Application Close: February 24, 2021
Final Acceptance: March 5, 2021
Pitch Practice: March 8 - 12, 2021
Event Date: Friday, March 19, 2021 more

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Problem Statement Describe in 500 characters or less the problem your team has identified. Do not describe the solution, only the problem you have identified and more information about your customer. Give us a clear picture in 500 characters or less.
Co-Founder # 1 Bio Discuss what makes you uniquely qualified to tackle the problem you have identified in 50 characters or less.
Co-Founder # 2 Bio Discuss what makes you uniquely qualified to tackle to problem you have identified in 50 characters or less.
Type of Business
Would you consider your startup a hardware or consumer product company?
What are your top 3 Value Propositions Do not use jargon. What problem have you identified, for whom, and what is the expectation for their problem to be solved?
# of Team Members
What is the source of your previous funding?
Please specify
Are you currently raising a new round of funding?
What are you seeking to raise in the next 6-9 months?
Have you raised more than $1M in venture funding?
Do you understand NYDesigns does not provide funding for participation in this Competition?
Have you participated in an accelerator program before?
Are you seeking to complete a hardware or design accelerator program in 2021?
How did you hear about the NYDesigns Hardware Startup Pitch Competition?
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