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NAWRB is excited to announce that we are once again co-sponsoring the InnovateHER Innovating for Women Challenge 2017 with the Small Business Administration (SBA)! The competition gives entrepreneurs across the country the opportunity to showcase their products and services while competing for up to $70,000 in prize money.
The inspiration behind the challenge is the need for inventive products and services that help working women and their families.
Three Challenge Criteria
- Has a measurable impact on the lives of women and families (30%);
- Has the potential for commercialization (40%); and
- Fills a need in the marketplace (30%)
How It Works
The InnovateHER Challenge takes the form of local competitions hosted by SBA-approved organizations like universities and accelerators. Following the completion of local competitions, host organizations identify one winner to advance to the semi-final round.
The SBA will review semi-finalist nomination packages and select up to 10 finalists. The finalists will be given the opportunity to make a live marketing pitch to a private sector panel of expert judges and compete for up to $70,000 in cash prizes, donated by the Sara Blakely Foundation.
This is a great chance for entrepreneurs to receive funding to put their ideas in motion and positively impact the lives of women and their families.
To participate in NAWRB’s local InnovateHER competition, and possibly qualify for the final round in Washington, D.C., please fill out an application HERE.
NAWRB InnovateHER Challenge
When: May 25, 2017, 8 – 11 a.m.
Where: Lutron Electronics Training Center, 2458 Dupont Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
For more information on the competition and rules, please, click HERE.