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SUMMARY:The Big Launch Challenge 2023
DESCRIPTION:$15\,000 in Awards | LIVE Competition – October 5\, 2023\nBusiness Pitch Competition\n\n\nThe Launch Place and the Angel Capital Association (ACA)’s Angel University are partnering to bring together angel investors and entrepreneurs to learn\, share and network. This one-day event offers a unique experience for both angel investors and entrepreneurs that will be filled with immersive learning and networking. Attendees will begin the day with ACA Angel University and conclude with a fast-paced pitch competition.  \nThe Big Launch Challenge\, a competition targeting the best startups in the country\, is a unique opportunity to see 10 leading early stage companies as they compete for $15\,000 in prize money from The Launch Place. Over the past 9 years of hosting this competition\, The Launch Place has awarded $189\,000 to 19 companies. The Launch Place strives to foster an environment for new and serial entrepreneurs in which they can raise capital and have access to support services they need to take their products and/or solutions into the marketplace. \nApply to pitch here! \nThe challenge is an annual event and offers startups valuable business networking and capital opportunities\, as well as critical resources. The goal of The Big Launch Challenge is to foster entrepreneurship by offering education\, team creation\, mentorship\, early-stage prototyping\, and potential follow-on seed financing. \nLearn more here. \nFor additional information\, contact Varun Sadana at vsadana@thelaunchplace.org.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/the-big-launch-challenge-2023/
LOCATION:North Carolina Biotechnology Center\, 15 T.W. Alexander Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC 27709-3547\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709-3547\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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SUMMARY:IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition 2022
DESCRIPTION:IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists will pitch their startup business idea to a panel of judges and a live audience.\n\n\nThe 7th IdeaFest Business Pitch Competition will take place on Thursday\, April 28\, 2022 starting at 1:00pm. IdeaFest is a pitch competition where 20 finalists will pitch their startup business idea to a panel of judges and a live audience.  A total of $10\,000 will be awarded to the top 3 competitors. \nWinners of the competition will also be eligible to receive twenty-five hours of free business consulting from The Launch Place. \nAwards \n\n1st Place $5\,000\n2nd Place $3\,000\n3rd Place $2\,000\n\nApply to Pitch – Deadline April 8 \nThe Launch Place assists with business formation\, job creation and retention through its business consulting services and investment funding\, while having a dual responsibility to recruit and retain entrepreneurs to the Dan River Region. The IdeaFest competition exposes The Launch Place’s services and funds to start-up companies that are ready to establish or seeking early stage capital. The Launch Place could potentially invest in the company from its Seed and Pre-Seed Funds. \nIdeaFest is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to attend any part of the day’s activities. Community members of all ages and professions are invited to attend to learn about the region’s startup development resources\, to network with a wide range of business professionals and to explore entrepreneurship as a career option. \nFor additional information\, contact Varun Sadana at vsadana@thelaunchplace.org.
URL:https://www.innovate757.org/event/ideafest-business-pitch-competition-2022/
LOCATION:Cottontail Weddings & Events\, 600 Craghead Street\, Danville\, VA 24541\, Danville\, VA\, 24541\, US
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneurship,Pitch Event
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