Challenge Criteria InnovateHER provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase products or services that have a measurable impact on the lives of women and families (30%), have the potential for commercialization (40%), and fill a need in the marketplace (30%).
How to Participate Maricopa SBDC will select and submit one local winner to the SBA, who will then identify no more than 10 finalists. Finalists will make a live pitch to a panel of expert judges during National Small Business Week, May 4 – 8, 2015, in Washington, D.C. where they will compete for top three awards and prize money totaling $30,000. Applications and materials due March 20th 5:00 PM MST (AZ) • March 20 – Submit this application, investor pitch presentation (3 minutes max), and a business plan with executive summary, to Dorothy.Wolden@domail.maricopa.edu. For question call 480-784-0591 • March 23 – Semi-Finalist will be notified to give pitch on March 26th • March 26 – Competition + Pitch: 5:30 to 8:30, Maricopa SBDC Office 108 N. 40th street, South Building, Phoenix AZ 85034 • March 30th - Finalist from the Maricopa SBDC will be notified and their entry will be submitted to the SBA for consideration. (click here to visit the SBA website for more details)
Fee: No Cost
