Keynote speaker Tipatat Chennavasin covers the current state of VR & AR
The Rush Lounge at the Golden 1 Center was the real world setting for an Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) pitch event organized by the Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator. Organized to launch the accelerator program, the half day event featured a keynote presentation and panel discussion with top virtual and augmented reality thought leaders. In addition to the keynote and panel, 12 AR/VR startups had the opportunity to pitch a panel of judges with the winner gaining automatic acceptance to the accelerator.
2018 AR/VR Pitch Fest Presenting Companies
- FanTag
- SAMA Learning
- Observer Analytics
- Cognivive
- Hot Bit VR
- FYO Labs
- Collect 360
- Wildwatch Studio
- Innovations Health
- Paracosma
- Exit VR
- VTRY
Several of these presenting companies call the Sacramento region home, including Fantag, SAMA Learning, Cognivive, Wildwatch Studio, and Innovations Health. With apologies for the poor quality of the images, below is a collection of tweets live-tweeted from the event as the companies were pitching.
Fantag
First presenters today are our friends @Fantag_Live creating a world of instant highlights #sactech pic.twitter.com/npR93IcEde
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
SAMA Learning
Next presenters are SAMA Learning – delivering STEM education through #VR pic.twitter.com/NsUcFVhecf
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
ObserVR Analytics
Next up is Observer Analytics- turning #VR and #AR data into actionable insights pic.twitter.com/FKlBxpfyFF
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
Cognivive
Now pitching is @cognivive who are developing #VR digital medicine solutions for cognitive impairments. #sactech
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
Hot Bit VR
Hot Bit VR is creating an experiential market place with immersive shopping experience pic.twitter.com/jCZDKYGKby
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
FYO Labs
An innovation lab revolutionizing consumer interactions and experiences – FYO Labs. They’ve developed #AR eyewear pic.twitter.com/mDX8SO6wMe
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
Collect 360
First pitch after the break is Collect 360 a mobile app for 360 degree video pic.twitter.com/BbkklbFpIw
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
Wildwatch Studio
Wildwatch Studios creates #VR experiences that help people learn about wildlife and nature. pic.twitter.com/Bni5C2pX7O
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 29, 2018
Innovations Health
Innovations Health has VR tech to address ambulatory health using a #VR interface pic.twitter.com/8mLfzFgqUL
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 30, 2018
Paracosma
Need to outsource your #AR #VR dev? Paracosma offers dev services for development. pic.twitter.com/kZGmkzuyYD
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 30, 2018
Exit VR
Next presenter is Exit VR who has infrastructure and product for out of home #VR delivery
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 30, 2018
VTRY
Last presenter of the day is VTRY – in-store like shopping experience to online shopping with #VR pic.twitter.com/IUXG6d6akV
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 30, 2018
After a few minutes of the judges tallying the scores of the presenting companies, the winner was announced – ObserVR Analytics.
And the winner of the 2018 Capital Region AR/VR Pitch Fest is ObserVR Analytics. Congrats! #VR pic.twitter.com/OJEL99shTa
— Startup Sac (@sacstartup) August 30, 2018
The Capital Region AR VR Accelerator is an 11-week program that provides an infusion of capital, custom-tailored mentor teams, creation of a mutually-aligned milestone plan, and emphasis on growing influencer relationships that directly accelerate success. Find out more about the Capital Region AR VR Accelerator.
