A partnership between Fintech Valley Vizag and Kyyba Innovations sent the $1M Startup Challenge onto the road, passing through San Francisco, Chicago, and New York in a search for innovative Fintech, AgriTech, and EmergeTech startups. Over 300 participating delegates made up of startups, investors, corporates, and financial institutions contributed to the success of the North American portion of the Challenge.
Running from September 7th to 13th, more than 250 startups applied for a chance to present, of which 83 were shortlisted to be judged by a panel of 36 investors. Attendees also heard various presentations from 34 industry experts as well as a panel discussion on the opportunities of Fintech, AgriTech, and EmergeTech.
“The success of North American roadshow held at various US cities Chicago, New York, and San Francisco has given a head start to numerous aspiring entrepreneurs,” said Kyyba Innovations Managing Director, Tel K. Ganesan. “Such platforms enable innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses to come together, to create the next big things.”
The finalists from this roadshow become one of 25 startups selected from all over the world who will pitch their solutions and ideas in India on October 25th. There, the grand prize winner of the $1M Startup Challenge will be announced during the Vizag Fintech Festival.
