The 2025 RoboBusiness Pitchfire Startup Competition is now accepting applications for robotics startups to participate in the event at Santa Clara, Calif., on Oct. 15-16.
Startup founders can showcase their ideas and compete for a $5,000 first prize, along with other benefits such as networking opportunities and a free booth on the expo floor.
To be eligible, startups must be developing or commercializing robotics or related technologies, be less than 5 years old, have fewer than 30 employees, and be unfunded or have received Seed funding.
The deadline for submission is July 16, 2025. Winners will be selected by judges based on their potential for commercial success.