Deadline for the 2013 FastPitch Competition approaching
The deadline for the 2013 FastPitch competition is approaching fast! The last day to sign up is next Monday, Feb. 18, at 5p.m. Sponsored by Georgia Southern, Creative Coast and ATDC, the FastPitch is a one-day competition designed to give students and local entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their innovative ideas to potential investors. The FastPitch is welcoming to any and all types of ideas whether simple or more complex.
The competition allows entrepreneurs to introduction a three-minute presentation on their innovative idea which will then be assessed of its viability by local community leaders and academic professionals. The most promising ideas will be further, encouraged, supported and hopefully funded causing economic development.
Each applicant will be placed into one of the three categories: student entrepreneur, early stage or local entrepreneur. These three categories help organize and create more equality among competitors.
The first stage applicants will be judged and then invited to submit a full one-page executive summary, attend a training workshop and compete at the event. Judges drawn from local business angel investors and successful entrepreneurs will judge each pitch and the executive summary.
Prizes of money and services will be awarded to the winning pitches, and the overall winner will receive $6,000.
Anyone interested in entering the competition should apply online at www.fastpitchcompetition.com. The deadline for all applications is Feb. 18. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Feb. 21 Students and local entrepreneurs with some type of entrepreneurship idea are encouraged to apply. The competition is set for March 28, 2013.
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