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2027 SPIE Startup Challenge
Competition & Award
About
The SPIE Startup Challenge invites entrepreneurs with innovative optics and photonics technologies to compete by submitting a detailed application and video pitch, with finalists presenting live at the Photonics West conference for a chance to win recognition and valuable feedback from industry experts.
Benefits
- 🏆PrizeRecognition as a Startup Challenge Winner
- 📈FeedbackWritten feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and investors
- 🎤Pitch OpportunityFinalists present live at Photonics West 2027
Eligibility Criteria
- Participants must have an optics or photonics technology or application
- Companies in the pre-seed or seed stages with less than $500K in revenue
- Open to the worldwide community of entrepreneurs
Participation Commitments
- Extensive application including a video pitch.
- Finalists must pitch in person at Photonics West.
- Finalists are responsible for their own travel to San Francisco.
Target Sector
Optics and Photonics Technology
Target Location
Worldwide
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