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Optics and Photonics
Competition
Acceleration Program
SPIE Startup Challenge
Deadline passedApply before Jan 25, 2025
Hybrid (In-person Optional)
About
The SPIE Startup Challenge offers entrepreneurs in optics and photonics the opportunity to pitch their business ideas, gain exposure and support, and potentially secure funding to take their business to the next level.
Benefits
- Opportunity to publicly present business idea
- Potential for funding and support
- Exposure and promotion through SPIE
- Access to resources and training
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have an optics or photonics technology or application for a viable new business
- Must select one of two tracks based on development stage: pre-seed or seed
- Revenue must be below $500,000 for seed stage
- Worldwide community of entrepreneurs can apply
Target Region
Global
Industries
Optics and Photonics
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