Startup Ideas Pitching Championship - Innov-a-thon - Liepaja, Latvia: October 23

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Startup Ideas Pitching Championship - Innov-a-thon - Liepaja, Latvia: October 23

By TURN8 seed accelerator

Date and time

Friday, October 23, 2015 · 10:30am - 6pm EEST

Location

Kurzemes Biznesa inkubators

Plavu Street 17 Liepaja Latvia

Description

Accelerate your idea to market

TURN8 seed accelerator will take your “Idea to Market” in 120 days

We want to discover the best ideas for a rapid accelerator

Innov-a-thon Liepaja (Latvia) is a one-day idea marathon event organized by TURN8 seed accelerator program from Dubai, and sponsored by Accelerace Life , Kurzemes Biznesa Inkubators and Green Technology Cluster. TURN8 is seeking innovative solutions, business models and/or technology ideas that can be developed in a 120-day seed accelerator in Dubai, UAE.

At Innov-a-thon, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Pitch an idea for one of the TURN8 themes
  • Meet and connect with other creative geniuses
  • Form a team and work together to refine your idea
  • Pitch again at the end to qualify for TURN8 seed accelerator in Dubai

*Don’t forget to bring your team and laptop with you!

Themes

TURN8 is seeking ideas around the innovative businesses or technology ideas in a variety of areas, including:

  • Web or mobile applications
  • e-commerce portals
  • Education and e-learning enhancements
  • Sustainable living technologies
  • Crowdsourced services
  • Social networking innovations
  • Healthcare technologies

Idea criteria/requirements


We look for:


1. Innovative, passionate, dedicated, driven teams (serial entrepreneurs are very welcome).

2. Minimum of 2 team members made up of a technical expert and a business development person (a must!).

3. Global, creative and easy to launch ideas within 120 days.

Agenda

10.30am – 11.00am Arrival, registration, coffee, networking

11.00am – 11.30am Introductions and quick session – What we expect

11.30am – 12.00pm Pitching Starts: 1 min pitching, 2 min Q&A - per team

12.00pm – 3.00pm Presentation preparation, dinner, breakout sessions with mentors, and final teams selection

3.00pm - 5.00pm Final pitching: 5 min pitching, 3 min Q&A – per team

5.00pm – 5.30pm Jury’s deliberation and qualified teams announcement
5.30pm - 6.00pm Networking

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Should I present it in English?

- We accept presentations in English only.

2. What should I bring on the pitching day?

- Please bring your laptop with you.

3. How much time is given for the presentation?

- 5 minutes for the presentation and 3 min Q&A.

4. Should I really go to Dubai for 4 months straight if my idea is selected?

- At the Innov-a-thon, you will be PRE-SELECTED. We will then conduct some due diligence and more assessment on your team and idea. Once all that finalized, we will have to sign a term sheet with you and then you can move to Dubai for the 4 month acceleration program.

5. Should I print my ticket in order to enter to the Innov-a-thon?

- No. We have your record.

6. I found that the accelerator will be in Dubai. Are the products only available for Latvian market or specific to UAE?

- We are focused on global ideas with market size of 1 billion USD and more. Teams can return to their countries after the program or continue working from Dubai. Its up to them.

7. What format of presentation should I use (ppt, Prezi etc)?

- We prefer PPT and PDF. If you must use Prezi, its ok as well. Please check the presentation template we have provided to make sure all criteria are covered (you can check criteria in the presentaion template we will be sending soon).

8. What are the mandatory parts that must be mentioned at the presentation?

- Check the TURN8 presentation template (will be sending to all attendees soon).

9. When final results will be announced?

- By mid of January, 2016.


10. What if I can not attend the event?


- You can apply online here: www.turn8.co/apply

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