FuzeHub’s Commercialization Competition - Webinar
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Are you developing a breakthrough product or technology in New York State?
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your startup can compete for up to $150,000 in funding through FuzeHub’s 2025 Commercialization Competition.
Join us for a free info session webinar where we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the competition—how to apply, who’s eligible, and how to stand out.
The Commercialization Competition is part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund and supports emerging manufacturers and tech companies in NYS that are looking to move from prototype to production and accelerate their path to market.
Finalists will compete in person at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, NY, during the New York State Innovation Summit.
Join the webinar & you’ll learn:

What is the Commercialization Competition?
Timeline: From application to award
Eligibility criteria
How to apply + required documents
Scoring overview: What judges are looking for
Tips for creating a strong video application
SAFE overview
Common technical issues and how to avoid them
Live Q&A

Can’t attend live?
The webinar will be recorded, but live participants will have the chance to ask questions during the Q&A.
Register for the Webinar HereIs Your Startup Eligible?
We’re looking for high-potential, emerging companies ready to bring their innovations to market. To apply, companies must:

Have a tangible prototype (a physical version of your product or idea)
Be able to pitch in person in Rochester, NY on October 29 – 30, 2025
Use the funding to refine the prototype and/or develop a go-to-market strategy
Operate in New York State (and have at least one founder living in NY)
Be pre-revenue (under $100K lifetime revenue)
Be pre-seed (under $500K in investments to date)
Have received less than $2M in grants in the last two years

Get more details on the eligibility requirements in the competition guidelines and details on how to apply by clicking the button below.
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