{"id":1765,"date":"2014-10-15T12:47:09","date_gmt":"2014-10-15T12:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.designswarm.com\/blog\/?p=1765"},"modified":"2014-10-15T12:47:09","modified_gmt":"2014-10-15T12:47:09","slug":"iot-insurance-startup-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designswarm.com\/blog\/2014\/10\/iot-insurance-startup-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"IoT Insurance Startup Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re working in collaboration with Imago Techmedia<\/a>\u00a0on a startup friendly competition which will run alongside their IoT Big Data: Insurance conference<\/a>\u00a0early next year. We’re looking for companies who are building IoT products for the insurance industry:<\/p>\n

Are you developing a connected product that is suited to the insurance sector? Then this is your chance to showcase your work on January 29th at the IOT Big Data: Insurance conference in London.<\/a><\/p>\n

This unique industry conference will feature a selection of fifteen startups<\/strong> during the day who will get a chance to win three cash prizes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You have until December 15th to apply to be one of the startups who showcases on the day.<\/a><\/p>\n

What is IOT Big Data: Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

IOT Big Data: Insurance is the first conference dedicated to bringing together the insurance sector with the world of the Internet of Things. Connected devices, cars, wearables and homes will change the way the industry engages with its consumer and industrial customers. The data generated by these devices will bring with it, great change, challenges and opportunities. On January 29th, 2015, Imago TechMedia, the conference originators, will bring the best technology leaders and most promising startups together to share their knowledge and vision with the best of the insurance sector in London and beyond.<\/p>\n

For startups this is an opportunity to meet insurance professionals in an exclusive context, get their feedback and create business opportunities.<\/p>\n

Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can apply to be one of the fifteen startups selected to attend the showcase and pitch event by answering a few simple questions on our F6S page<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selected to go to the next phase, you\u2019ll have a quick call with designswarm who will ask a few questions about your product\/idea.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve been selected to attend the showcase and pitch event, you\u2019ll receive careful coaching from designswarm to make sure you\u2019re ready for the day and understand everything involved in attending.<\/p>\n

Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Startups or SMEs with less than \u00a31 million investment and staff of less than 25 employees
\nYou can be based anywhere in the world as long as you can attend the event on the 29th of January in London
\nYou must be developing an internet-connected hardware + software product that is particularly suited \u00a0to the insurance sector<\/p>\n

What does the showcase and pitch event entail?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re selected to attend on the 29th of January, you will be showcasing your work all day at the conference and give a short pitch if you are one of the five startups shortlisted. The winners will be announced at the end of the conference around 5pm.<\/p>\n

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