Automate Startup Challenge - Call for Startups

Enter to Win $10,000 Cash Prize at Automate 2023

The “Automate Startup Challenge” will spotlight the hottest young companies in robotics and automation.

Companies entering the challenge must operate in the automation space (robotics, vision, motion control, AI) and must have been founded in the last five years, raised less than $5 million USD since creation, and must not be affiliated with or belonging to a larger group. Ten finalists will vie for the top $10,000 cash prize by pitching their technology solution to a panel of industry expert judges.

Please complete this brief form by March 31, 2023. Semi-finalist companies will be invited to participate in the “Automate Startup Challenge” in Detroit on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Chosen companies will also receive exhibit space on the Automate show floor. This exhibit space must be staffed during show hours.

* Company Name
* Website
* Country Headquartered
* Contact Name
* Email
* Company founding date
* Company funding to date
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* Company description
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* Why is this technology transformative in your industry?	words left
* If you are selected, how would you invest the grand prize?	words left
* Why should your company win?	words left
Please link or attach any video or photo examples of your technology to support why you should win