2016 Innovate HER - Innovating for Women Business Challenge

BOI and the CIWBC have partnered with SBA and our local Microsoft store to host a local Innovate Her Challenge, which is a grant competition aimed toward assisting women entrepreneurs and/or companies who provide products or services to women. 

To participate, contestants must develop a product or service that meets the following three Challenge criteria:   

• 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%)

The winner from this local competition will have the opportunity to compete against other National finalists, where they could win up to $40,000.  Contestants will be asked to provide a 5 minute pitch to a panel of judges who will evaluate their pitch based on the business model, feasibility and presentation.