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

  • Access includes:

    • Summit

    • Pitch Contest

    • Networking

    • Exhibit Tables

    Purchase General Admission Ticket

  • Access Includes

    • Investor Breakfast

    • Summit

    • Pitch Contest (plus a vote for the Pitch Contest Winner)

    • Networking

    • Exhibit Tables

    Purchase VIP Ticket

  • Includes all benefits of

    • VIP Access

    • General Admission

    Plus, added sponsor benefits (see Sponsor Page)

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