Bring your new business or product idea to We Media Miami and pitch it to the leaders and innovators of the connected society. Get your 10 minutes in front of a panel of experts who can help you bring your idea to life.

Here’s what you need to know: Application deadline is Noon ET Tuesday, February 5.

PITCH IT!
Founders and would-be entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas for We Media products, services and projects to a panel of experts in launching and sustaining new ventures.

We’re looking for:

• Projects that use media and communication technology.

• Early-stage startups or projects in the planning stages with well-developed plans for building and sustaining the project.

• Traditional venture startups, social entrepreneurs and non-profits are welcome.

A panel of judges will select a “Best of We Media” winner. This best-pitched project will earn an automatic “finalist” status (but no guarantee of selection) among applicants for LaunchBox08, a 12-week intensive business accelerator program, and a fellowship to return for We Media 09 to report on your progress.

To present your new product, service or project, send an e-mail to info AT ifocos.org, with:

I. “Pitch It Application” in the subject line.

II. Your name, title, organizational affiliation and contact information including mailing address and phone number at the top.

III. Your project or product title

IV. A statement of no more than 500 words that clearly answers the following questions:

1) What’s the project called, and what does it do?

2) Who will use it, and why will they use it?

3) What’s the status? Do you have a demo, mockups or live demo? Have you raised any funding?

5) What do you hope to get out of pitching it at We Media 08?

Please also include a topline budget estimating how much it will take to launch your idea.*

Those selected to participate in Pitch It must register and arrange their own travel to attend We Media 08.

Note for non-U.S. applicants: Applicants are solely responsible for acquiring the proper travel documents to enter the United States. iFOCOS does not provide support or assistance for travel visas and other immigration issues.

The deadline for Pitch It applications is 12 noon Eastern Time (US – 5 GMT), Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Good luck to you!