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2024 Event Highlights

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Join in on the World's Largest Startup Pitch Competition!

New name, same opportunity, and bigger impact. Meet SPARC (Startup Pitch Accelerator Regional Competition).
The winner of SPARC will represent South Florida at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale for a chance to win $1M.

Join 1000+ Attendees

FREE Entry Tickets

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Our Judges

Past Judges

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[Advises Fortune 500 Companies]

Amy Peck

[Silicon Valley Technology Veteran, Advisor, & Investor]

Hilmon Sorey

[Wallstreet Warrior,Aangel Investor, & Venture Capitalist]

Jeff Ransdell

[Finance Expert w/ Experience in the Public Markets]

Maggie Vo

  • Information, Details, & Schedules

    Schedule Details

  • Day 1 August 22, 2025
  • Day 2 August 23, 2025
Day 1
Demo Day

Demo Day

The Top 40 startups shaping the future of South Florida Tech will showcase (trade show–style) their startups to attendees, including judges, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Public Voting

Public Voting

Attendees can vote for the startup that inspires them the most, which will earn that startup an automatic spot in the Top 10, moving them one step closer to the $1M.
People's Choice Announced

People's Choice Announced

The People’s Choice winning startup—voted for by the SPARC South Florida audience—earns a direct path into the Top 10 Finalists.
Networking

Networking

Attendees can enjoy building meaningful and lasting connections that ignite partnerships and accelerate innovation.
Day 2
Top 10 Announced

Top 10 Announced

Nine selected by our Selection Committee—plus the People’s Choice winner—these founders represent the boldest, most promising talent South Florida has to offer. The stakes rise from here.
Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

A leading voice in innovation takes the stage to share intimate insights, hard-won lessons, and a forward-looking perspective on what it means to build in today’s world.
Top 10 Pitches

Top 10 Pitches

The big moment where the finalists step into the spotlight and pitch in front of an expert judging panel and live audience, for the chance to be the South Florida Regional Champion.
Champion Selection

Champion Selection

A major moment of celebration as one startup is named the 2025 SPARC South Florida Champion, to go on to compete for $1,000,000 at the Startup World Cup Global Finals.

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WHO HELPS US

Past Platinum Sponsors

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TESTIMONIALS

A message from our 2024 Winner!

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SPARC Miami was a game-changer for our startup. The mentorship, investor connections, and structured coaching gave us the confidence and strategy we needed to scale. Winning the Miami Regional Final opened doors we never imagined, leading to incredible networking opportunities and investor interest. The experience sharpened our pitch, refined our business model, and prepared us for the global stage. Whether you win or not, the value you gain from this program is unmatched. If you’re serious about taking your startup to the next level, SPARC Miami is the place to be!

Raquel De Antonio

Raquel De Antonio” CEO of Sargassum Eco Lumber

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[investors]

200 +

[SUBMISSIONS]

100 %

[HEART & DEDICATON]

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