Each application is carefully reviewed by an investor-led selection committee. While there are no strict rules and guidelines for acceptance, the committee generally looks for companies that fit most of the following criteria:

● Florida-based, or other strong Florida connection such as Florida-based executives/employees, board members, investors, major clients, etc.

● In an industry with significant growth potential and active VC investment

● Revenue traction, typically in the ~$3M+/yr range. Companies with lower revenue are encouraged to apply if other attributes are present, such as management with successful venture/exit history, substantial partnerships, significant market adoption, regulatory approvals (healthcare companies), etc.

● Full-time, committed management

● Ready for Series A or later equity capital investment

Allocations:

The GRAND AWARD winning company will receive $40,000.

The FIRST PLACE RUNNER UP winning company will receive $30,000.

The SECOND PLACE winner will receive $20,000 and THIRD PLACE winner will receive $10,000.

NOTE: Award determination by the judging team onsite is FINAL.

For Space Florida cash award consideration, companies should align within the following industry sectors:

3D Printing Technologies and Innovation, Advanced Materials and New and Innovative Products and Services, Agriculture, Climate/Environmental Monitoring, Airborne Radiation Sensing, Aircraft and Spacecraft Design, Parts and Assembly, Engineering Design and Construction, Structural Materials and Electronic Assembly, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sensor development and research, Bio-Ag and Water Issues research, Civil Protection and Emergency Management, Climate and Environmental research, Communication Systems (All / both land-based and in space), Cube-Sat development, research and launch programs, Cyber Security research and development, Adventure Tourism, Clean/Alternative Energy Applications, Data Analytics, Medical and Surgical Innovations, Satellite Communications, Electric Power Resources for Space Applications, Fuel Cell research, Information Technology, Health Technology, Knowledge Based Services, Innovations in Planetary Sustainability Towards the Development of Nutritious Food, Clean Water and Energy, International Space Station (ISS) and Human Life Sciences (Including all human Medical Research), Micro- and Nanorobotics Nano-, Flex- and Low-Power Electronics, Nanomaterials and Coatings for Space Applications Payload Development for Space Exploration, Radiation Protection both on Earth and in Space Reconnaissance and Missile Development (All), for both Commercial and Military purposes. Robotic Technologies (all types) – Parts, Design and Assembly, both Earth based and elsewhere, Satellite Systems, Communications and Science Payloads, Ground and Operations Support Systems Space Transportation and Advanced Aerospace Platforms, Super Capacitors development and research, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Surveillance, both for military and commercial usage, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR,) research and development, Microgravity Research related to Human Life Sciences, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Drones for reconnaissance, inspections, and data research.

Investment Details:

One investment (not a grant) will be made to the winner (or if the winner is not a FL business, to the highest placed FL business).

Investment will be placed into a current funding round of at least equivalent scale if one exists, or if not, into a SAFE note with a 5M cap.

Must be present to win.

• Allows up to 4 attendees
• Opportunity to announce all companies throughout the program
• Logo on marketing pieces
• Coaching Opportunity
• Digital Attendee List with complete contact information

• Allows up to 4 attendees
• Logo on marketing pieces
• Coaching Opportunity
• Digital Attendee List with complete contact information

• Be the host of the pre-conference for all selected presenting companies- held approximately a week out before the event
• Allows up to 3 attendees
• Logo on marketing pieces
• Coaching Opportunity
• Digital Attendee List with complete contact information

• Introduce your company before the start of a breakout panel
• Allows up to 3 attendees
• Logo on marketing pieces
• Coaching Opportunity
• Digital Attendee List with complete contact information

• Allows up to 2 attendees
• Logo on marketing pieces
• Coaching Opportunity
• Digital Attendee List with complete contact information