The NBA’s first crowdsourced startup contest hosted by the Sacramento Kings, powered by Sacramento Urban Technology Lab, will begin accepting applications today. The third-edition of the Capitalize contest will continue to identify and showcase local entrepreneurs and innovators. Startups based within 75 miles of Sacramento may submit applications for this year’s contest culminating at the Kings annual Tech Night at Golden 1 Center on March 22. The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize and additional mentoring sessions and opportunities from the Sacramento Kings and other judges. Visit Kings.com/Capitalize to begin the application process.
“We’re excited to once again drive competition and excitement among Sacramento’s innovator community,” said Sacramento Kings Chief Technology Officer Ryan Montoya.