SUBMIT YOUR INNOVATION
Submit your innovation description through the online submission form here for review by the TechConnect Accelerator Committee. There is no fee to submit your innovation. If accepted, there is a $1,000 showcase fee that includes one (1) conference registration and showcase booth. Top ranked innovations will be invited to speak in the program (7 minute presentation). All accepted innovations must showcase. All showcasing innovations will be included in the TechConnect Corporate Matching program.
Deadline: February 13, 2015
Notification: Mid-March 2015
REGISTER
Accepted oral and showcase-only innovations must Showcase at the Conference June 15-16 and have at least one representative present at the conference. The representative(s) must contact Derek Mayer , Partnerships Manager by April 17 to pre-register for their Showcase and conference pass. One registration may present and showcase up to 2 innovations. If a presenter is not registered by the April 17 deadline, the innovation may be removed from the conference program and 1-1 Corporate Meeting Partner System.
For international attendees, please secure your USA entry visa as soon as possible. If you require an invitation letter, please request it immediately here.
Deadline: April 17, 2015
HOTEL AND TRAVEL
Innovators are encouraged to book their hotel accommodation early due to high room demand. Please reserve your hotel accommodation here. All innovators are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Airport information, maps, and driving directions to the conference venue may be found here.
Deadline: No later than May 11, 2015
SHOWCASE BOOTH, JUNE 15-16, 2015
All accepted Innovators must showcase their technology. Each Innovator receives an 6'x8' display area for one day (June 15 or June 16), and one conference pass valid June 15-17, which gives access to all sessions and Showcase Hall in TechConnect World, National Innovation Summit, and National SBIR/STTR Conference. If your organization has more than 2 technologies accepted, we suggest upgrading to a Technology Development Partner package; additional sponsor/showcase options are available.
PRESENTATION (for top ranked Innovators)
Prepare your presentation following the instructions below. We do not collect oral presentations before or after the conference. Bring your presentation with you to the conference venue.
Please contact Jennifer Rocha , TechConnect Business & Investment Program Director if you have questions regarding the status of your Innovation submission and general program questions.
Please contact Derek Mayer , TechConnect Partnerships Manager, if you have questions regarding the Showcase Hall or your Sponsor package.