
What kind of information is requested in the application?
- We ask a variety of questions including questions on your solution/ product, funding, customers, and team. There is also a place to upload an optional pitch deck.
What will my company be graded on in order to be selected?
How much does it cost to participate in Initiate?
- The total cost is $950 for startups who apply and are accepted into the program
- The total cost is $1,500 for startups who would like to skip the application process and automatically be accepted into the program
What is included if I am selected to participate?
- One (1) kiosk within the initiate pavilion on the show floor. Each kiosk will include:
- Back wall with printed logo
- Counter with locking cabinet
- One (1) standard stool
- One (1) electrical outlet
- 15-minute pitch on the Initiate Stage
- One person will have a total a 15-min to speak/present on their company to a panel of judges
- Can include Q&A
- Pitch deck/presentation visible on screen within the space
- Branding including in the following locations
- On the event website
- On the mobile app
- Within the printed event guide
- On social media
- One (1) full conference pass ($1,065 value). This includes:
- Access to the keynote
- Access to the conference sessions
- Access to the trade show floor
- Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Access to all networking events including the opening reception and networking event
- Two (2) exhibit hall passes ($570 value). This includes:
- Access to the keynote
- Access to the trade show floor
- Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Access to all networking events including the opening reception and networking event
What is not included if I am selected to participate?
- Internet
- Monitor
- Extra seating
What is the benefit of participating in the Initiate program vs. purchasing a booth?
- You will receive much more publicity in the Initiate program and the cost is much lower than a traditional booth ($950 vs. ~$5,000). We encourage the participating startups to choose one or the other.
Is there a prize if our company is one of the top three startups?
- While there is not a cash prize, the top three startups will receive:
- A physical award to display
- An interview with one of Clarion’s content directors
- A press release on DISTRIBUTECH’s media brand
- A free 10x10 booth at DISTRIBUTECH 2024