The Venture Showcase highlights over 60 emerging startups from a range of industries for a first peek at what’s going to be hot
in the St. Louis startup scene over the next 12-24 months. Startup Connection will celebrate St. Louis’ promising early-stage companies. All Venture Showcase companies are eligible for cash and in-kind prizes from our sponsors.
Candidates should fit the following criteria:
Industry Sectors: Bio, IT/Tech, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Education, Other
(We always look for emerging trends, so apply even if you don’t exactly fit these categories.)
Ventures will be notified during the second half of September 2017 if accepted for the Venture Showcase.
• There is a $50 Showcase fee, which includes your table/linens at Startup Connection and 4 tickets for staff and groupies.
• Orientation Day: Showcase ventures are expected to send a representative to this brief orientation to the space.
in the St. Louis startup scene over the next 12-24 months. Startup Connection will celebrate St. Louis’ promising early-stage companies. All Venture Showcase companies are eligible for cash and in-kind prizes from our sponsors.
Candidates should fit the following criteria:
- It’s a business, not just an idea
- Beta stage / have a prototype or more advanced
- Entering the market for sales, or getting ready to. (Not applicable to all Bio companies)
- Starting to raise equity investment, if appropriate
- Revenues of less than $1 Million annually
Industry Sectors: Bio, IT/Tech, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Education, Other
(We always look for emerging trends, so apply even if you don’t exactly fit these categories.)
Ventures will be notified during the second half of September 2017 if accepted for the Venture Showcase.
• There is a $50 Showcase fee, which includes your table/linens at Startup Connection and 4 tickets for staff and groupies.
• Orientation Day: Showcase ventures are expected to send a representative to this brief orientation to the space.
