Velocity Fund Finals Fall 2015

Thursday, November 26, 2015 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Velocity Fund Final fall 2015.
Funding for very early stage companies is an important part of the support Velocity provides. The Velocity Fund is a grant program for startups and aspiring entrepreneurs to win funding through competitions held three times per year.??

Join us for a jam packed day including:?

11AM:?Three $5,000 grants for very early stage student-run startups are on the line. Judges will select the top?2 teams and the audience will select a?team as "People's Choice." Judges include:

  • , VP Community Engagement & Hackathons, PCH
  • , VP, Client Services, Accelerator Centre
  • , VP, Startup Services, Communitech

12PM:?Time to mix and mingle with the $5K pitch companies while enjoying a free boxed lunch courtesy of Velocity! ?Lunches are limited: first-come, first-served.

1PM:?The competition begins for four $25K prizes awarded to more seasoned companies! Judges featured are:

  • , Partner, Golden Venture Partners
  • , Vice President, Azure Capital Partners
  • , General Partner, Real Ventures
  • , Founder & CEO, Kik

After the competition, you will have the chance to meet the $25K companies and get to know them better by visiting their booths and speaking directly with the founders.

We also have tons of Velocity swag?to give away to people in the audience!?We can't wait to see you there!?