43north43North is the world’s largest business idea competition, awarding $5 million in cash awards, including a top prize of $1 million, to the best startups and entrepreneurs from around the world. It operates through the support of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Buffalo Billion initiative and the New York Power Authority.

This year, 43North had more than 11,000 registrants from 117 countries and all 50 states. Now, 11 teams are moving on to the Finals, where they'll pitch to win four $250,000 awards, six $500,000 awards, or the $1 million grand prize.

Click here to see who made the cut.

Have a favorite team? Then vote for them to win the People's Choice Award, sponsored by Larkin Development Group. The team with the most votes will receive an additional $10,000 in funding.

Hurry! Public Voting will end on Thursday, Oct 29, 2015 04:00 PM Eastern.

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