RULES

The following rules apply exclusively to the Reef Starter Innovation Challenge. For rules pertaining to TechConnect projects in general, please consult the General Rules document found here. By submitting a response to this project, you agree to be bound by both these Challenge-specific rules as well as the General Rules.

ORGANIZER AND SPONSOR:

TechConnect Ventures (“TechConnect” or “Organizer”) is the administrator for this Challenge. Orbital Reef (“Sponsor”) is the Sponsor for this Challenge.

CHALLENGE DATES:

• Opening to submissions: Tuesday, September 22, 2022 at 7am Eastern
• Informational Webinar: Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 1pm Eastern
• Office Hour Sessions:
  • Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11am Eastern
  • Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 3pm Eastern
• Closing to submissions: Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8pm Eastern
• Virtual Pitch Sessions: November 17, 2022
• Announcement of Winners: December 6, 2022

To be considered a participant in the Challenge, individuals or teams must submit their non-confidential response via the Challenge website. No other means of entry will be considered. Late Entries will not be considered.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Reef Starter Innovation Challenge is free and open to all individuals over the age of 18.

Additionally, responses are welcome from:

This Challenge is open to respondents of all countries with the exception of those countries currently under embargo or other sanctions by the United States federal government:

Additionally, individuals and organizations currently under sanctions from the United States federal government are ineligible to participate. For a complete list of sanctions, please visit Sanctions Programs and Country Information | U.S. Department of the Treasury.