The future has no boundaries, and neither should our region. We’re done letting a river crossing limit our destiny.
We’re here to uncover and propel the most promising new ventures on both sides of the river, break down barriers and drive innovation across the Greater Aiken-Augusta Region.
No Boundaries
No Boundaries
no boundaries pitch contest
presented by
Whether you are working on the world’s next great innovation, or looking for a startup to invest in or mentor, No Boundaries is the event for you.
April 23, 2025
Amentum Theatre
126 Newberry Street, SW
Aiken, SC 29801
and the winners get!
$10,000
1st Prize
$3,000
2nd Prize
$2,000
3rd Prize
$5,000*
Scra Prize
All awards are unrestricted cash prizes.
* Eligibility Requirement
The SCRA prize will go to the top South Carolina based business. Your business must be located in South Carolina to qualify for the SCRA Prize.
Interested in Startup Investment?
Our goal with No Boundaries is to catalyze startup investing in our region. One way to do that is through SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) agreements—offer a founder-friendly way to raise capital while giving investors early access to high-potential startups.
Want to learn how SAFEs can help grow our region’s startup ecosystem?
Our region’s got talent
The Aiken-Augusta MSA is a two-state region, rich in investment ready talent; including Cyber, Energy, Health Science, EV/Battery, and Climate Tech.
With its rich legacy in golf, equestrian sports, outdoor recreation, and music legends, our region is the perfect place to have fun today while creating tomorrow.
Invest Here
Cyber Security/AI
1. U.S. Army Cyber Command
2. Savannah River National Lab
3. Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center
6. SC National Guard Cyber Center
9. Meta: AI Data Center
Nuclear/Climate
2. Savannah River Site
Savannah River National Lab
Savannah River Ecology Lab
8. Plant Vogtle
Health Science
4. Medical College of Georgia
Manufacturing/EV/Battery
5. Textron
Ingersoll Rand
7. John Deere
presented by:
Grand Sponsor
Investment Partners
PD Newsom Private Capital, LLC
VIP Sponsor
Event PArtners
Your hosts
Paul Newsom
Eric R. Parker, AIA
Mitch Smith
Jim Tunison
Will Williams
Registration options
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Access Includes
Investor Breakfast
Summit
Pitch Contest (plus a vote for the Pitch Contest Winner)
Networking
Exhibit Tables
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