Newark Demo Day
**Although we are closing registration walk-ins are welcome**
We're thrilled to announce the very first Newark Demo Day at this year's Newark Tech Week (NTW) on October 15 at the iconic Newark Museum of Art! This groundbreaking event is brought to you by the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), Lair East Labs, Newark Alliance, and Audible.
Expect an action-packed day featuring 10-12 trailblazing startups from the greater NJ region, handpicked from our networks and affiliations. From cutting-edge tech to game-changing solutions, these startups are ready to showcase their products on stage for the NJ ecosystem!
The event will kick off with remarks from NJ's leading tech voices, followed by dynamic startup presentations, exhibition booths, and plenty of opportunities to network during the cocktail reception. Investors, innovators, and key players in the regional ecosystem will be in the mix, sparking connections and conversations that matter.
We aim to spark investment opportunities, spotlight Newark's rise as a thriving tech hub, and fuel collaborations to drive growth across the state.
Come to join us, and don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting chapter in Newark's tech story!
2:00pm | Doors Open to mix and mingle
3:00pm | Introduction and start of pitches
ABOUT:
👋 Audible works to makes a positive impact by investing in our neighborhoods, developing opportunities for youth, and fostering the next generation of storytellers. In its headquarters city of Newark, New Jersey, Audible works to support a vibrant downtown neighborhood anchored by thriving local businesses, innovation, art, and cultural diversity. Its Business Attraction Program helps innovative startups and local businesses expand or relocate to the city, growing an equitable tech ecosystem and spurring economic development.
👋 Lair East Labs is an early-stage venture firm based in New York that empowers founders to expand internationally. Each year, 10 startups join our 4-month hybrid accelerator and receive investments of up to $150K. The program combines learning from top alumni founders and access to a network of mentors and investors with extensive experience navigating the Asian markets.
👋 Newark Alliance is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the ongoing economic revitalization of Newark, striving to transform our city into a better and safer place to work, live, learn, play and do business. Supported by corporate and community partners, the Alliance has successfully leveraged Newark's competitive assets to generate economic growth for the city, state, region and beyond.
👋 New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) was founded in 2014 as a non-profit Think Tank and combines the vast resources of the R1 level New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), strong industry and government relationships, and proven methods to drive innovation and deliver transformative products and services. NJIT is the regional leader in producing STEM talent and NJII is the engine to ignite innovation through this collaboration.
🔵 This event is supported by The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) — the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. NJEDA grows the state’s economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development. NJEDA works in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.