Interdrone is the largest commercial drone event in North America and is held in Las Vegas, NV every year. Last year, GENIUS NY received more than 100 applications at the show from early stage startups focused in UAS, automation and IoT. 

This year, GENIUS NY will be located at booth 817 and be giving away free t-shirts and a chance at winning a new DJI Spark to any startup who applies to the program. The competition's application period ends October 1 and invests $3 million into five early-stage startups. ​

Teams Will Now Compete for One of Five Investments; $1 million Top Prize and Four awards of $500,000 Each 

GENIUS NY has implemented a new investment structure for round three of the innovative unmanned aerial systems (UAS) business accelerator. Five finalist teams will be selected from a pool of applicants to participate in the third round of this world-class acceleration experience in Central New York. A total of $3 million in direct investment funding will be awarded, with one grand prize of up to $1 million and four $500,000 awards. Previously, the program awarded three grand prizes of up to $1 million, $600,000, and $400,000 and three runner-up prizes of $250,000 with $250,000 available for follow-on funding. Doubling the investment for the finalist teams will provide them with an even greater opportunity to succeed and grow their business in Central New York. ​