(MENAFNEditorial) EAST LANSING, Mich., Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- announced today that applications for its sixth annual statewide startup pitch contest are open now.
GreenLight Michigan is an early-stage pitch competition bringing together entrepreneurs and small business supporters from all over Michigan. Selected finalists will pitch their ideas to a seasoned panel of judges, competing for the chance ata total of $100K in cash prizes.The competition's three Spotlight Sponsors are , , andthe.
"The relationships and partnerships we've worked hard to build allow us to support great ideas and the innovators behind them," said Paul Jaques, director of student and community engagement at . "Michigan startups are thriving, and they have the talent to compete on a global scale. We're proud to offer this opportunity, in addition to the funding support, to help grow small businesses and to continue invigorating entrepreneurship in Michigan."
Applicants must be Michigan residents and have a well-crafted business idea. Those who already have a registered business must provide evidence the entity is based in the State of Michigan and isless than two years old with the earliest incorporation date being March 28th, 2016. Winning funds must be utilized to start business ventures in Michigan.
Applications are open, now through 11.59pm on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018. Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018. The GreenLight Business Model Competition will be kicking off at 4.00pm on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 at the .
About the GreenLight Business Model Competition
The GreenLight Michigan Business Model Competition, co-created and sponsored by and the, promotes Michigan-based entrepreneurship. The competition's Spotlight Sponsors for 2018 are , the , and the Apply to pitch, register to attend, become a sponsor, and see the full list of our generous sponsors at .
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