ABOUT #INNOVATEHER 2016

 

We are excited to host #INNOVATEHER 2016 competition as part of the national launch of the SBA’s InnovateHER 2016: Innovating for Women Business Challenge and Summit.  The InnovateHER Challenge is a national prize competition aimed at unearthing products and services that impact and empower the lives of women and families through local business competitions that culminate in a live pitch Final Round.

 

During the InnovateHER Finals, up to 10 Finalists will compete for the Top Three cash prizes totaling $70,000 provided by Microsoft.  This year, the national InnovateHER Finals will be held on March 16 & 17, 2016 in the Washington, D.C. metro area as part of a larger Women’s Summit.

 

 

Here's your chance to pitch your product or service to experts and investors for a chance to compete in a national SBA competition to win the $40,000 first prize.   

 

 

As part of the competition, you'll learn how to package your business idea so that investors want to support it, and practice pitching your business idea to real angel investors.  In this dynamic training, you'll learn how to evaluate your business model and how to pitch your business to angel investors. You'll have a practice run with real angel investors, and you'll be able to get feedback and perfect your pitch.  

 

Then you'll have a chance to do your pitch "for real" for the InnovateHER contest.  

 

Participants who  place in this competition will go on to compete for a place in the national InnovateHER competition, which includes a $40,000 first prize, a $20,000 second prize, and a $10,000 third prize.  

• The clinic will be held in one session at Bellevue Microsoft Store on Wednesday, November 11th from 3:00PM—6:00PM. 

  • This clinic will focus on professional pitch coaching and preparing your company to be attractive to investors. 

  • The cost of the training is $99 for both sessions.

  • Register today! 

• Business Pitch Competition will be held on Nov18th, 2015 at Bellevue College.

  • Date: Nov18th, 2015

  • Time : 4:00 to 8:00 pm

  • Location: Bellevue College : 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 (Room : N N201)

  • For Pitch Entreprenuers, the competition itself is free.  If you go on to the national level competition, a business plan is required. Apply Now! Deadline is Nov3rd at 12pm PST.

  • General Admission Price: FREE ($10 suggested donation) Register Here

 

 

Rules and Frequently Asked Questions:

1. 2016 INNOVATEHER Challenge Summary

2. 2016 INNOVATEHER Challenge Rules

3. 2016 INNOVATEHER Challenge Informational Flyer

4. 2016 INNOVATEHER Challenge  Frequently Asked Questions

5. Info about SBA: INNOVATEHER2016

 

 

Resources:

1. SBA Business Plan Template : Fill-in-the blanks, online, savable template
www.sba.gov/business-plan

 

2. SBA How to Write a Business Plan : Narrative outline with questions and considerations
www.sba.gov/writing-business-plan

 

3. SBA Business Smart Toolkit: A three-part “Ready, Set, Go” educational module for instructors
www.sba.gov/BusinessSmart

 

4. SCORE Business Plan Templates : For different stages of business (startup, existing, financial forecast, etc.)

www.score.org/resources/business-planning-financial-statements-template-gallery

 

OUR PARTNERS/SPONSORS:

• City of Bellevue

• Amaxra

• Delta Airlines

• Uber

• Small Business Administration

• Microsoft

• Prudential

• Southeast Economic Development (SEED)

• Meylah.com

• International Media Partners

• RockStack Consulting

• NewTech Seattle

• Washington Technology Industry Association

• Sales Maven

• HiPop!Media

• Archer Associates

• GT Consult

• IAMCP SEATTLE

 

For sponsorships and mentorship information, please contact Chai at 510-579-4945 or chai@meylah.com

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