AMOUNT
Varies — financial support plus potential partnerships; exact amounts not specified.
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Specifics on number of winners or selectivity are not publicly disclosed.
This is a conference pitch competition, so the field is likely limited to registered participants. Competition will skew toward nanotechnology and adjacent deep tech, so relevance to that sector matters.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review pitch deck guidelines and download the PowerPoint template from nanoflo.org/pitch — 1–2 hours
Prepare and submit your pitch deck through the submission portal — 3–7 days
Present at the NanoFlorida 2026 conference — 1 day on-site
WORTH KNOWING
The competition is tied to the NanoFlorida conference, which connects participants with industry and academic affiliates — the partnership and network value may be as significant as any direct financial award.
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