Innovation Awards

This showcase event will feature the top 20 companies that have been selected by a
panel of experts. The top 10 companies will be competing before a live panel of
judges for cash and prizes valued at more than $215,000, making this the single
largest business plan competition in Florida’s history. First place is a cash
prize of $100,000; second place, a cash prize of $50,000; and third place, a
prize equal to $5,000 in business services. Additionally, 3 of the 20 companies
will be selected to receive a “Microsoft Bizspark Plus” subscription, a $60,000
value in Microsoft software and Azure services. All participating companies are
start-ups or ongoing concerns that have demonstrated leverage opportunities as
well as pathways to robust local job creation. Company business sectors include
information technology, knowledge-based services, robotics, health technology,
and aerospace.