EmailMe Form - 2024 State of Tech EXPONENTIAL Startup Sho

Complete this form if you are a tech startup company and wish to be considered to present as part of the Startup Showcase at the 2024 NC TECH State of Tech EXPONENTIAL on May 23 at the Durham Convention Center. Selected companies must be prepared to do a 3 minute pitch their product/service live from the main stage followed by a 4 minute question and answer session from a panel of tech and entrepreneurial leaders from across the State. Selected companies will receive: (2) complimentary registrations, exhibit space in the Tech Expo, visibility in event promotion and the chance to win a cash and in-kind prize pack.

NOTE: Applicants must be a startup or emerging tech company headquartered in NC, with an innovative product or solution that will impact North Carolina’s tech sector. Visual and interactive demos are highly recommended! We are also seeking startups from all across the state to apply so we can highlight the great work taking place across North Carolina.

Company Name: *
Name of Founder/Submitter *
First Last
Title *
Phone *
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Email Address *
Company Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country / Region
Year Founded:
Company Website
Twitter Handle
Headquartered in NC? *
Yes
No
Please note: Participating companies must be headquartered in NC and considered to be a startup/emerging tech company
Product/Service
Description: What is the innovation behind your company's product or service? *
In just a few sentences, describe the company's product or service. Please be concise.
Describe how your product works, and the solution(s) it provides: *
Limited to 1,000 characters
Target Customer:
Who is the target customer and how do they purchase your product? *
If you sell through the app stores, or distribution partners, please identify them. Limited to 1,000 characters.
If selected to present what would you do on stage? *
We highly encourage demonstrations, being interactive with the audience, and the use of multimedia. Limited to 1,000 characters.
Is this a minority owned/led company?
Person(s) who would be on stage:
Name/Title(s). Limited to 300 characters.
Application Deadline is April 12, 2024.

Selected companies will be notified by April 19, 2024.

The showcase presentations will take place during the event on May 23.

Questions? Contact Tracy Sternberg, Director of Programs & Sponsorship, at tracy@nctech.org