GENIUS NY Sponsoring Startup Showdown at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2017

GENIUS NY is sponsoring the Startup Showdown at AUVSI XPONTENTIAL in Dallas, TX on May 10. The four-day conference includes the largest global community of leaders in drones, intelligent robotics and unmanned systems. 

​The Startup Showdown + Happy Hour is a must-attend event for investors, unmanned systems entrepreneurs and technology innovators, where three lucky companies will compete for a $15,000 grand prize.

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In addition to sponsoring the competition, Rick Clonan, Vice President for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for CenterState CEO, will be on the expert panel of judges. The panel will feature investment professionals and drone experts from around the world.

Of the 65 drone startups who applied, 16 semi-finalists are left to compete in a closed, knockout round. Three finalists will emerge to pitch the judges and live audience during the Startup Showdown. 

GENIUS NY will be attending the entire conference which runs May 8-11 and be located at Booth 621. Finalists from the current cohort will also be attending and able to talk to interested teams applying for GENIUS NY 2.0. 

Applications for GENIUS NY 2.0 open May 1 to October 1, 2017. For more information on how to apply visit, http://www.geniusny.com/application-process.html.

​See you at AUVSI!