Event Timeline

Below is the full timeline.

Pismo Ventures National Venture Plan Competition

startup symposium

timeline

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March 1

Registration Begins 

Applications begin to be accepted.

General admission registrations begins.

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May 9

Application Deadline. Last chance to apply, submit deck, and video

This is the last day for applicants to register, complete their application, submit pitch deck, and video.

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May 10

Deadline for submitting the Startup Questionnaire. Applicants will not be considered if not complete.

Startup Questionnaire must be submitted by this deadline otherwise, companies will not be considered.

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May 17

10 companies are selected to present to investors.

Selection committee will select the companies that will be pitching to all investors.

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May 20

Deadline for the selected and approved companies to pay the pitching fee.

Selected and approved startups must pay the pitching fee in order to present on the Startup Symposium Demo Day to all investors.

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May 21

Webinars and Expert Panels

Educational webinars and expert panels on various relevant topics.

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may 23 @ 12:15 PM PST / 3:15 PM EST

Main event – Startups present live to a Judging Panel 

Selected startups have the opportunity to present a 10-minute pitch followed by a 8-minute Q&A.

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may 24

3 startups with highest scores will be announced

3 startups with the highest scores will be announced.