Dell For Startups national competition coming to StartupNation in Birmingham in September

The Dell Rally Truck will make an appearance during the September 28 pitch competition to show off the latest Dell technology. // Courtesy of Dell Technologies

Dell for Startups is hosting a free pitch competition on September 28 at StartupNation in Birmingham for eight newly founded businesses in Michigan. Over $500,000 in prizes will be awarded in a national competition.

The startups – selected by Dell Technologies and StartupNation – will participate in the pitch competition, with two winners eligible to advance to the next round of Dell’s national competition. All participants must be available to present in person on September 28.

The first round of the pitch competition consists of a 3-minute pitch presentation with slides and Q&A. The first place winner receives $15,000 in Dell products through Dell Advantage Rewards.

The second place winner (people’s favorite) receives $10,000 in Dell products through Dell Advantage Rewards. The two advance to the next showdown round for a chance to win an additional $40,000 in prizes.

The contest is part of a day of networking and learning, the Dell Technologies Rally Truck (displays can be set up inside), and more.

The first 100 participants will receive a Dell gift bag.

Provisional schedule on September 28:

10 a.m. Meeting and welcome. Providers including Dell Financial Services and Targus are opening. Coffee and bagels

11 a.m. Colin McMahon, COO of StartupNation, makes the introductions. The Dell Rally Truck, which gives entrepreneurs the chance to interact with the latest technology, opens.

11:15 a.m. Panel presentation on financing small businesses with questions and answers moderated by DBusiness editor RJ King

12:30 Break with refreshments

1:00-3:00 p.m. Pitch competition hosted by StartupNation Founder and CEO, Jeff Sloan – first and second place winners will be announced.

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Catered networking social event

For full rules: www.dell.com/pitchrules

The deadline to register for the pitch is September 9e. Register at: https://bit.ly/3BL8N2n. Note: Candidates must register to participate and register separately to participate in the pitch event.

StartupNation, located at 34300 Woodward Avenue, was founded by entrepreneur Jeff Sloan. Event sponsors include Dell, StartupNation, Techstars Detroit, Powered by JP Morgan, Venture Catalysts, Dell Financial Services, Targus, DBusinessand WJR 760-AM.

Dell for Startups provides startup expertise from dedicated technology advisors and scalable solutions to help businesses grow.

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