Demo Day is where the Top 40 (or 60) startups get to showcase their businesses in front of judges, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs. This high-energy event allows participants to pitch their ideas, demonstrate their products, and receive constructive feedback from a panel of experts. Startups will compete for a chance to be among the Top 10, who will advance to the Regional Final the following day. The event concludes with a networking mixer, where founders can build connections with potential investors, partners, and mentors.
It is an invaluable opportunity for startups to gain exposure and refine their pitches under real-world conditions. Attendees will leave Demo Day with deeper industry insights, new business connections, and, for ten of them, a spot in the final round of competition.
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Startup pitch presentations
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Networking opportunities
Day 1
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
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
The People’s Choice winning startup—voted for by the SPARC South Florida audience—earns a direct path into the Top 10 Finalists.
Networking
Attendees can enjoy building meaningful and lasting connections that ignite partnerships and accelerate innovation.
Day 2
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
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
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
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.
Organizer
SPARC South Florida
It’s a launchpad for ambitious entrepreneurs seeking funding, mentorship, and global exposure. By joining, founders gain access to an exclusive network of top investors, industry leaders, and experts who can accelerate their startup’s growth.