What to Expect
Competitors & Judges can expect…
Competitor Application + Process - 2024 Coming Soon!
Once reviewed by our distinguished panel of experts, up to 10 finalists will be chosen to compete in the 2023 SFIA Virtual Start-Up Challenge.
Each finalist will work with a professional to produce a pitch video for the judges to view prior to the LIVE Q&A Session. On October 10th, 2023 the SFIA Virtual Start-Up Challenge LIVE Q&A Session will take place, where judges will be able to ask the finalists any questions they may have about their competing company. The judges will then evaluate each finalist and a winner will be chosen to receive the GRAND PRIZE!
If Chosen to Compete
Should you be chosen as a 2023 SFIA Virtual Start-Up Challenge finalist, you will receive:
an official invitation to participate in the 2023 SFIA Virtual Start-Up Challenge Q&A & Evaluation Session, LIVE ONLINE on Tuesday, Ocotber 10th, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM (EST)
one-free-year of SFIA Membership
a logo-feature in an SFIA research report
personal introduction to five judges of your choice
real-time feedback from industry veterans
the opportunity to present to sports & fitness industry brands & retailers + potential investors and partners