REGISTER FOR I.INVEST COMPETITION
APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE:
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Online scoring​
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Business concepts evaluated by top industry leaders
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Virtual coaching & one-on-one mentoring
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Connect with entrepreneurs from across the U.S.
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Win up to $10,000 in cash/in-kind prizes & seed funding
CATEGORIES
CATEGORY 1
General Business Products & Services (13 – 15 year olds)
General Business Products & Services (16 - 19 year olds)
This category will include, but is not limited to, Apparel, Food, Arts & Crafts, Home & Personal Goods and Business Services.
CATEGORY 2
Technology Products (15 – 19 year olds)
This category will include, but is not limited to, IT Hardware/Software, Apps and Mobile and other Devices.
CATEGORY 3
Socially Conscious Business Products & Services (13 – 19 year olds)
This category will include, but is not limited to, charitable organizations and clean/green products and services.
SCORING CRITERIA
Scoring Criteria will include:
ROUND 1 - JUDGE/COACH REVIEW (ONLINE SCORES & FEEDBACK PROVIDED)
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Concept Profile (includes 35+ questions. Ex. product/service description, target audience, marketing, etc.)
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Executive Summary (2 page max)
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Mission Statement
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Vision
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Financial Summary
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Pitch Video (Initial Review)
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Product Presentation
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Showmanship
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**SELECTION FOR GROUP COACHING SESSIONS**
**ASSIGN MENTORS**
ROUND 2 - JUDGE/COACH REVIEW (ONLINE SCORES & FEEDBACK PROVIDED)
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Business Plan
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Target Market
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Competitors
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Marketing Strategy
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Financial (Pricing/Start-up Costs/Profits)
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Social Consciousness/ Community Reinvestment
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Vendors/ Suppliers
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Team
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Pitch Video (Final Review)
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Product Presentation
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Showmanship
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Wow Factor
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ROUND 3 - JUDGES REVIEW (WINNERS SELECTED)
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Virtual or Live Pitch Event
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​Entrepreneurial Spirit
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Product Knowledge
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Salesmanship
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Wow Factor
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