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How do I Compete?

Step 1: Apply 

Interested companies must complete the Startup Showdown Application by Friday, December 6, 2020. There is no submission fee! 

Step 2: Selection 

Submissions will be reviewed by an expert panel of investors and tech analysts, and all applicants will be notified by February, 2020, if they have been selected as a finalist. Five finalists will be invited to attend AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 and participate in the Startup Showdown on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. 

Step 3: Pitch at XPONENTIAL 

During the Startup Showdown Final Round, finalists will have ten minutes each to pitch their business to the panel, followed by a five-minute live question and answer session with the judges. All XPONENTIAL 2020 attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend. 

Check out the 2019 Startup Showdown finalists!