SCET-Silicon Alliance Pitch Contest

Fall 2021

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SCET-Silicon Alliance Startup Pitch Contest

Apply for the chance to pitch in front of industry experts, academics and investors

The SCET-Silicon Alliance Startup Contest is designed to allow Berkeley students and international teams to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of mentors and industry experts.

When: November 4, 2021

Where: SCET Main Space at UC Berkeley

Prizes: 1st place $3,000, 2nd place $2,000, 3rd place $1,000

Who Should Apply?

SCET believes team diversity is a key driver of success. SCET-Silicon Alliance Startup Contest is designed for UC Berkeley students and international teams who are working on early-stage venture projects.

The most competitive team applications will have a business plan, and a go to market strategy.

Contest Rules

Pitch your project idea to industry experts (3 minutes)

Receive feedback from a panel of mentors (5 minutes)

Win up to $3,000 in funding for your startup

Timeline

Applications Review

Selected teams announced

Pitch Contest Day

The Sutardja Center is proud to partner with the University of Silicon Alliance to bring this Pitch Contest to student teams at UC Berkeley and throughout the world.

FAQ / Contact Us

What are the key dates for the contest?

Is there an application cost for teams?

Do I need to have a team to participate?

What are the requirements for a prototype?

How will selected teams be evaluated?

Teams will be scored on the following criteria:

Opportunity (Problem Statement)
Technology & Innovation
Business Model
Presentation and Q&A

Customer(s), market size/segmentation, and competitive landscape should be clearly articulated. Business models and revenue models should yield realistic financial projections. A short solution demo is required as part of your presentation. Teams should use an appendix to include any supporting data.

Contact

Contact Ricardo Rodríguez (rrodriguezi@berkeley.edu) for more information.