2024 Startup Showcase

This is your opportunity for a chance to win over $400,000 in an investment into your company!

The eMerge Americas 2024 Startup Showcase process is kicking off in November 2023!

Through a competitive application process and startup pitch events, eMerge Americas will select 100 startups within three stages (University Stage, Early Stage and Late Stage) to participate in a robust multi-week virtual program, which will culminate in a grand finale pitch competition. This competition will take place April 18-19, 2024, at the eMerge Americas global tech conference in front of leading venture capitalists, corporate enterprises, government officials, global media outlets and judges.

All participating startups will be allocated prime exhibit space on the 2024 eMerge Expo Floor within “StartUp Alley” to showcase their company over the course of the two-day event.

The winning startup will have a chance to win $420,000 in investment.

  • University Track Criteria

    - Students and/or recent graduates (up to 2 years) from any college or university

    - Minimum Viable Product (MVP) produced

    - Little or no revenue

    - Less than 1 year since founded

    Apply Now

  • Early Stage Criteria

    - Minimum Viable Product (MVP) produced and Proof of Concept established

    - Key members in place (minimum of 2 full-time employees)

    - Paying customers (not cash-flow positive)

    - Less than 3 years since founded

    - No more than $1 million raised in angel or seed capital

    Apply Now

  • Late Stage Criteria

    - Commercially ready product

    - Company generating consistent revenue

    - Management team in place

    - In growth phase

    Apply Now