Mid-Atlantic Next Tech Competition

NJ Tech Council, the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) and PACT are seeking submissions on new services/products relating to Emerging and Disruptive Technologies. The products or services should have been developed within the last 2 years. This is not a pitch event for investment funds rather it is meant to highlight innovation in a variety of technologies. Accepted entrants will exhibit at the showcase event on November 9 at the Pennovation Center in Philadelphia at no cost. Other prizes, voted on by audience members will be included.

Completed applications (below) will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. Finalists will be notified on a rolling basis. The final description will appear in the event program and may be edited for clarity. Webinar presentations will be restricted to 5 minutes. A total of nine entrants will be selected to present in the webinar. The competition is open to college and university researchers and companies.

Questions or inquires should be sent to sent to Paul at pfrank@njtc.org.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Deadline for submission (extended): Tuesday, October 31, at 8 pm

Notification of Application Status: on a rolling basis

Next Tech: Thursday, November 9, 3 to 6 pm

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* 1. Company/School Name

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* 2. Short Product or Service Description (15 words or less):

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* 3. This application is from a:

Company

College/University

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* 4. This technology focuses on the following sector:

Environment/Energy, Smart Cities and Transportation

Electronics or Advanced Materials

Dev Ops, Augmented & Virtual Reality

3D Printing, Laser, Robotics and Drones

Life Sciences

Other---

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* 5. Please provide your contact information

Name of Contact Person *

Company/Institution *

Address: *

Address 2:

City/Town: *

State: *

ZIP/Postal Code: *

Email Address: *

Mobile Phone: *

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* 6. Website (if none exists, type NA)

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* 7. Clarity:
In 100 words or less, describe your product or service and the problem it will solve or the need it will meet for your customer and the industry. Make it brief and to the point. Judges will evaluate your entry based on the clarity of your description.

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* 8. Value: In 150 words or less, describe why someone would be compelled to purchase and use your product or service. We suggest that you include:
• Description of state of problem – size or urgency
• Does it provide a whole product solution
• The economic business case
• Estimate total demand for the solution (market size)
• Outline impact and results achieved thus far

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* 9. Credibility: In 150 words or less, describe the credibility of your research, company and solution. We suggest that you include:
• Intellectual property
• Team experience
• Key partners: Include education, research institutes or other tech partners that are involved or needed to successfully conduct the research.
• Background of company and size.

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* 1. Company/School Name

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* 2. Short Product or Service Description (15 words or less):

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* 3. This application is from a:

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* 4. This technology focuses on the following sector:

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* 5. Please provide your contact information

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* 6. Website (if none exists, type NA)

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* 7. Clarity: In 100 words or less, describe your product or service and the problem it will solve or the need it will meet for your customer and the industry. Make it brief and to the point. Judges will evaluate your entry based on the clarity of your description.

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* 7. Clarity:
In 100 words or less, describe your product or service and the problem it will solve or the need it will meet for your customer and the industry. Make it brief and to the point. Judges will evaluate your entry based on the clarity of your description.