Innovation Competition 2023

April 22nd, 2023, 9:30am - 3 pm

ETEC

$10,000 in prizes!

$3,500 Grand Prize

($3,000 1st place in finals and $500 1st place in track)

Thank you very much to our 2023 Sponsors!

The Blackstone LaunchPad network makes entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills accessible and relevant for all college students to help them build thriving companies and careers. www.blackstonelaunchpad.org

Partner and Judge, David Siegfeld.

At Lippes Mathias LLP, we make it our priority to thoroughly understand each start-up client’s needs and the intricacies of their particular business in order to better assist them with fulfilling their objectives and achieving their overall goals. Lippes Mathias partner and Blackstone LaunchPad at UAlbany’s Innovation Competition judge David E. Siegfeld is pleased to offer two hours of free consultation with two leading Lippes Mathias attorneys on any business related matters handled by the firm, including on formation, capital structures, financing, intellectual property, real estate matters, etc. This is a value of at least $1,500. www.lippes.com

In-kind donations are distributed to the winners based on need. This prize may go to either the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place winner of the finals.

Gary Goldstein

From the Goldstein family in honor of our entrepreneurial immigrant grandparents.

Thank you very much to our 2023 Judges:

Lee Perry, Stephen Hartmann, Larry Zimbler, Gary Goldstein, David E. Siegfeld, Michael Papa, Herbert Sexton, Nedine Yagan, Annie Berdar, Richard Lin, Fermin Mendez

More Judges are being added everyday!

If you are interested in judging, please email Rick Neff at rneff@albany.edu

Apply through Startup Tree: University at Albany (startuptree.co)

Students must create a profile on StartupTree and log-in to apply.

Competition information: Blackstone LaunchPad at UAlbany Innovation Competition

Direct application link: Enter | Blackstone LaunchPad at UAlbany Innovation Competition (startuptree.co)

Competition Format:

10 Minute Pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from judges. 2 rounds in one day.

1st round: Teams will pitch in front of a panel of judges against teams in their category

Finals: The winning teams from each category and 1 or 2 wild-card teams will pitch in front of the judges, audience, and other competitors for additional prizes.

Agenda:

9:30am: Welcome - UAlbanu ETEC, room 149/151

10:00am: 1st round pitches begin - multiple rooms

12:00pm: Lunch and 1st round winner announced - ETEC Atrium

12:30: Final round - ETEC room 149/151

2:30: Winners announced and awards

Blackstone LaunchPad is excited to announce its 8th annual Innovation Competition, taking place on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023. The competition promises an excellent opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and ideas to potential investors and industry experts.

The Innovation Competition will feature prize money for the winning teams, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to launch their own businesses. If you are a student with a passion for innovation, this competition is the perfect platform to showcase your talents and gain exposure to the business community.

Blackstone LaunchPad's annual Innovation Competition has a track record of discovering and promoting talented entrepreneurs. The competition has helped many students turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses. Therefore, participating in this competition can be an essential stepping stone for anyone looking to launch their own venture.

Blackstone LaunchPad's 8th annual Innovation Competition is an opportunity you don't want to miss. The poster session and the competition are excellent opportunities to showcase your ideas, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and gain exposure to the business community. So, mark your calendars for April 22nd, 2023, and get ready to take your first step towards launching your own successful business.