Commercialization Competition

The Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund Pitch Competition

As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub will hold its ninth New York State Commercialization Competition on October 29 & 30. Finalists will compete in person at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center in Rochester, NY, during the New York State Innovation Summit.

Companies will compete to demonstrate the commercialization potential of their technology or product. Up to $410,000 in funding is available for this year's competition, with FuzeHub planning to make two $80,000 awards, one runner-up award of $100,000, and one grand award of $150,000.

For information on eligibility, guidelines, and more, visit us here.
2024 Competition Awardees

Commercialization Competition Judges

David Brown, headshot
David Brown

Founding Managing Partner,
Impellent Ventures

Toby Garcia, headshot
Toby Garcia

Sr. Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Acceleration
Empire State Development

Richard Honen, Headshot
Richard E. Honen

Startup Practice Team Lead
Phillips Lytle LLP

Shelby Schneider, headshot
Shelby Schneider

President & CEO,
Upstate Capital Association of New York

Commercialization Competition Finalists

Sponsorship