TECH BLOC AND BEXAR COUNTY ANNOUNCE TECH FUEL $100,000 TECH STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION
Now Accepting Applications at www.satechbloc.com/tech-fuel
Tech Bloc, in partnership with Bexar County, is thrilled to announce the launch of Tech Fuel 2024, a $100,000 tech startup pitch competition open to early-stage tech ventures from San Antonio and across the nation. With a mission to identify and empower the most promising tech startups nationwide, Tech Fuel 2024 invites entrepreneurs from all regions to apply and compete for a chance to secure substantial funding, invaluable resources, and widespread exposure.
Prize Breakdown:
Judge’s Grand Prize: $50,000
Innovation Award: $20,000
Audience Award: $10,000
Honorable Mention Award: $7,500
Finalist Award: $2,500
Total Awards: $100,000, + Tech Bloc Startup Memberships for one year.
In addition to the cash prizes, winners will receive Tech Bloc Startup Memberships, which include over $350,000 in credits for platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Carta, Notion, Airtable, Hubspot and more. These resources are designed to help startups scale and thrive.
New This Year:
Exclusive Workshops for San Antonio Startups
Tech Fuel 2024 is introducing a series of exclusive in person workshops designed to give San Antonio startups a competitive edge. Led by VC funds and accelerator leaders Antler, Techstars, and tentatively, Massive.VC, these workshops will focus on enhancing presentation and pitch skills, mastering fundraising strategies, and scaling your startup for success. Each fund will lead a dedicated workshop, tailored specifically to prepare local startups to compete at the highest level, ensuring they are ready to showcase their innovations on a national stage.
This is a unique opportunity for San Antonio startups to gain valuable insights from top-tier experts and position themselves for success in the Tech Fuel competition and beyond.
The Goal of Tech Fuel:
The primary objective of Tech Fuel is to illuminate the vibrant tech ecosystem thriving within San Antonio to audiences both within and beyond the region. Our mission is to attract attention from individuals and entities outside San Antonio while simultaneously engaging the local community. However, our ultimate aim transcends mere exposure; we aspire to fortify San Antonio startups, empowering them to stand shoulder to shoulder with counterparts from other cities.
Tech Fuel endeavors to demonstrate that startups originating in San Antonio possess the prowess and potential to compete fiercely against counterparts from diverse locales. Tech Fuel aims to catalyze the ascent of San Antonio startups onto the national and global stage.
The deadline to apply is midnight on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
In this nationwide call for applications, Tech Bloc will select twenty-five semi finalists who will have the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges in a virtual format. These semi finalists will be grouped into five competitive brackets, with one winner from each bracket advancing to the grand finale.
A special afterparty and Tech Fuel Winners Circle Celebration will be held immediately following the competition, offering a free and open invitation to all attendees. This event provides an unparalleled opportunity for networking with potential investors and fellow innovators.
About Tech Fuel
Tech Fuel, launched in 2016 as a $50,000 competition, has grown into one of the nation’s most anticipated startup pitch events. In 2019, the prize money was doubled to $100,000, thanks to the Bexar County Innovation Fund, which aims to foster local and national tech talent, spur business expansion, and enhance technical workforce training.
About the Bexar County Innovation Fund
The Bexar County Innovation Fund is a catalyst for accelerating the growth of the digital information technology sector. It provides funding for recruitment, expansion, talent development competitions, professional and technical training, and brand-building initiatives. The Fund is committed to supporting collaborative, multi-agency projects that have a strong positive impact on the technology ecosystem.
For more information, visit www.bexar.org/2795/Innovation-Fund.