Deadline: April 25, 2025
TechBirmingham announced the launch of its first-ever Southeast regional pitch competition designed to spur new business growth and job creation. The competition, called Sloss.Tech/Ideas is made possible thanks to financial support from the Regions Foundation. New this year, the competition will kick off the expanded three-day Sloss Tech conference beginning Wednesday, June 25. As part of the competition, innovative startups from Southeast will have the chance to compete for a grand prize of $50,000 in investment funding.
Sloss.Tech/Ideas will showcase 16 promising startups from around the Southeast competing in four key technology sectors that represent areas of significant growth and opportunity across the region:
- Agtech and Foodtech
- Healthtech and Biotech
- Mobility and Transportation Technology
- Emerging Tech
Prizes
The competition will award multiple prizes, including:
- $50,000 for Best in Show
- $10,000 People’s Choice Award
- Three (3) $5,000 Category Winner prizes
Each presenting company will receive comprehensive support, including:
- Two complimentary general admission badges for Sloss Tech 2025
- A $250 travel stipend
- Pre-event and on-site coaching
- Opportunity to showcase products/services during Sloss Tech’s Startup Showcase
Eligibility
- Eligible startups must be based in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina or Tennessee; have launched their product or service no earlier than January 2020; and have raised no more than $5 million in combined funding.
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