Register for TechXpedition FGCU Startup Challenge
MoAloo Ventures is thrilled to announce the return of TechXpedition in April 2025, marking our third annual event, now hosted at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Entrepreneurs of all ages will vie for a $10,000 pre-seed investment to bring their ideas to market. Organized by MoAloo Ventures, led by Babcock resident Priya Ahluwalia, in collaboration with the FGCU Foundation, this 54-hour competition features idea pitches, team formation, expert mentorship, and access to FGCU’s cutting-edge Make Tank. The event wraps up with final presentations to judges. Entry is just $35, including meals. For sponsorship, mentorship, or judging opportunities, contact priya@moalooventures.com.
TechXpedition 2025 to be held at Lucas Hall, FGCU (10495 FGCU Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL 33965)
TechXpedition, 2025
April, 2025
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4 pm - 8 pm
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8:30 am - 6 pm
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8:30 am - 7 pm
Friday, April 11, 2025
Registration
Dinner
Welcome Sponsors
Networking
Idea Pitches (1-minute each)
Group Voting/Short listing
Team formulation
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Mentors check-in
Define/build MVP
Iterate product as needed
Dinner
Build presentation deck
Practice pitching
Breakfast
Build and test ideas
Clarify value proposition
Develop business model
Customer Validation
Lunch
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Breakfast
Field test/Finalize product
Pivot/iterate
Lunch
Pitch practice
Mentors check-in
Presetations to judges
Judges breakout
Dinner
Award ceremony
Closing reception
Thanks to our sponsors
Thanks to all the sponsors who support TechXpedition! Your commitment to entrepreneurship and support of our mission to build the entrepreneurship ecosystem in SWFL have been invaluable.
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Below, we would like to acknowledge each sponsor for their support:
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Florida Gulf Coast University: Thank you, FGCU, for your partnership in hosting TechXpedition 2025 and for your tremendous support in championing innovation!
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Lee Health: Thank you, Lee Health, for your incredible support of TechXpedition 2025—empowering the next generation of innovators!
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Babcock Ranch: Your dedication to TechXpedition is evident through your active participation in our event. We sincerely appreciate your support and commitment to helping us achieve our goals.
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Once again, thank you for your generous sponsorship and unwavering support. Together, we are making a difference.
