The New York Public Library in conjunction with its sponsor, Citi Foundation, is proud to announce the 6th Annual New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York-based startup entrepreneurs with cash prizes totaling over $30,000.
Entrants gain practical insights about starting and growing a business, while using the comprehensive small business resources at NYPL’s Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL).
StartUP! Entrants: Plans are due no later than June 9, 2015 at midnight.
Please upload your plan in PDF format to the NY StartUP! Fluid Review site.
Eligibility:
You must be 18 years of age or older, live in Manhattan, The Bronx, or Staten Island as a legal resident or US citizen, and wish to start a business in Manhattan, The Bronx, or Staten Island. See Rules and Eligibility –
Start Ups Only. All businesses must have ideas or business models in the start-up phase. Operating businesses that have earned more than $10,000 in revenue are not eligible to enter the competition.
This competition is for For–Profit Businesses ONLY. Non-profits are NOT eligible.
Requirements:
Attend one (1) Orientation Session - click here for the schedule.
Attend 3 out of 4 technical workshops scheduled January 2015 – April 2015 - View the schedule.
Meet regularly with a business advisor throughout the Competition - Click here for a list of business advisors
Upload your business plan to the Start UP! Competition Fluid Review room site no later than midnight, June 9, 2015
To Enter the Competition:
Create an account on the StartUP! 2015 site on FluidReview.
Submit an entry form on the StartUP! 2015 site on FluidReview by midnight, Monday, February 3, 2015
Note: Creating an account doesn't mean you've submitted an entry form. If you previously participated in the 2014 New York StartUP! Competition your name may already be in the Review Room site and you will need to reset your password.
Your entry form must include the type of business you plan to start.
Prizes:
1st Place Award: $15,000.
2nd Place Award: $ 7,500
3rd Place Award: $ 5,000
4th Place Award: $ 1,500
5th Place Award: $ 1,500
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dd:SOCIAL "Design the Future" Presented by InVision
Organized by Digital DUMBO
Contact the organizer at rsvp@digitaldumbo.com
date
Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (EST)
date The Dumbo Loft
155 Water Street
New York, NY 11201
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