New contest offers $10,000 for start-ups

The competition, which will be open to startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses across all industries, will include two rounds of judging, beginning with a popular choice round through its website, followed by a judge's panel consisting of leaders in the Israeli and international startup arena. Veteran pitchers and first-time deck makers alike will be vying for the $10,000 first-place prize. Other prizes, including a Popular Choice award, will be up for grabs.

"The opportunity to pitch before leading investors will provide an incentive for talented young entrepreneurs," said Daniel Glickman, CMO, emaze. "Our platform is designed to elevate pitch decks to a new, higher level and it will be interesting to see the creativity the contestants will demonstrate using our software."

GeekTime magazine and McCann Ericson Israel's Incubator, 'The Time,' have already announced their sponsorship. The deadline for submissions is 21 April 2015. Presentations should be submitted to www.emaze.com/pitchup15.