AUVSI Novus Unmanned to Showcase Innovative Startups in Unmanned Systems Industry in San Francisco, Nov. 1

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 23, 2017
Contact: Tom McMahon, tmcmahon@auvsi.org, (571) 255-7786

AUVSI Novus Unmanned to Showcase Innovative Startups in Unmanned Systems Industry in San Francisco, Nov. 1

Finalists to present to panel of investors for chance to receive funding

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced the finalists for Novus Unmanned, a conference that will bring together premier innovators and investors from the world of autonomous and unmanned technology and systems to compete for funding opportunities. The Venture Acceleration Program of Investorfest is partnering with AUVSI to host the event, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport on Nov. 1.

Startup companies were selected through a three-stage selection process. The finalists will undergo an acceleration program, which includes coaching in areas such as presentation pitching and business and marketing planning. At the event, the startups will give presentations before a panel of distinguished investors using the proprietary format developed by Investorfest Accelerator. Each company will have 15 minutes to pitch the investor panelists for a chance to win a prize of funding and services.

The 10 selected finalists represent a diverse range of unmanned and autonomous technology:

“These finalists submitted interesting and innovative applications, highlighting their vision of the unmanned systems industry’s future,” said Brian Wynne, president and CEO of AUVSI. “Novus Unmanned will allow these startups, which are on the forefront of unmanned systems technology, to connect with investors who can make their vision a reality.”

For more information about Novus Unmanned and to register, visit the event’s website at www.auvsi.org/novusunmanned.

Complimentary registration is provided to media and analysts to cover Novus Unmanned. To register, contact Tom McMahon at tmcmahon@auvsi.org or (571) 255-7786.

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About AUVSI
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) — the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of unmanned systems and robotics — represents more than 7,500 members from more than 60 countries involved in the fields of government, industry and academia. AUVSI members work in the defense, civil and commercial markets. For more information, visit AUVSI.org.