Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Five regional entrepreneurs will compete for the attention of investors with fast-paced, high-energy presentations at the bi-annual University of North Carolina Wilmington Rocket Pitch Event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the New Hanover County Development Center.

Presenters will have eight minutes to demonstrate their product, explain their business model and provide a growth plan. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. Since the first UNCW Rocket Pitch event in 2009, more than $5 million dollars in funding has been invested in pitch companies and more than $100,000 in customer/client contracts have been created.

Hosted by the UNCW Entrepreneurship Center, the event is designed to help innovative local companies campaign for investment resources by backers across the region. The pitches will offer UNCW students a glimpse into the world of high-growth startups. Product demonstrations and a reception will follow the event.

Space is limited to 110 people. The community can register early online or by calling 910.962.2237. For more information, visit the Entrepreneurship Center online at http://uncwec.org or http://facebook.com/uncwec.

Media are invited to take advantage of multiple visual and interview opportunities during this registration-only event.

Media contact:
Joy Davis, Marketing and Communications, 910.632.3903 or davisjc@uncw.edu

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Profiled Companies:
Pandoodle - www.pandoodle.com
Pandoodle creates personalized and interactive animation-based products. Their patented technologies allow customers of businesses to interact in virtual worlds with personalized recommendations.

Coyle Industries- www.coyleindustries.com
Coyle is the designer, manufacturer, and distributer of solar powered generators. The portable devices provide 3kW of continuous electrical output. The company is noted for its ecological efficiency.

DigiEffects - www.digieffects.com
DigiEffects is a developer of visual effects software that functions as a "plug-in" compatible with most digital design programs. The technology helps create 3D images, motion graphics, and more. They work with a number of corporations, non-profits and universities from across the nation, including Adobe.

Waterplay, USA -www.waterplayusa.com
Waterplay, USA is an online service that searches destinations and prices for water sports, scuba and fishing charters, boat tours and cruises, rentals, sailing schools, and more.

Monarcares - www.monarcares.com
Monarcares is a software-based service that empowers family and professional caregivers to remotely assist someone who needs aid and support. Their technology helps caregivers organize and consolidate essential information and enables multiple mediums of communication with the person requiring aid.