SmartCamp is a global pitch competition for early-stage startups hosted by IBM and LAUNCH! How does this competition work?

1. Compete in our local SmartCamp here in London
   The IBM SmartCamp experience begins in a city near you. Six applicants will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition.
2. Announcement of 10 Global Semi-Finalists
   Ten semi-finalists are selected from the group of city winners by a committee of judges, put together by IBM and LAUNCH. Semi-finalists will be notified by December 31, 2016.
3. SmartCamp Global Finals at LAUNCH Festival
   Ten semi-finalists are invited as VIPs to San Francisco's biggest startup conference, LAUNCH Festival for two days of exhibiting in a SmartCamp pavilion, mentorship, learning from top founders, and networking. Three finalists will win a spot to pitch on stage in the SmartCamp Global Finals and an interview with Jason Calacanis on his podcast, This Week in Startups. One winner will land a spot in the LAUNCH Incubator, which includes a $25,000 USD investment on a capped convertible note from the LAUNCH Fund.

Apply to London's SmartCamp by December 5 here: http://smartcamp2016.com/london-on