ThriveNorth Business Challenge 2017 Application
Application deadline: Friday March 31, 2017, 11:59 PM PST
Submit an application for a chance to pitch your business idea and win up to $10,000 to help see your idea become a reality!
ThriveNorth is an initiative to enhance entrepreneurship opportunities and empower youth in the Northwest region of British Columbia. It connects young people, 18-39 years old, to business resources, financing and mentoring with the goal of inspiring and supporting them as they launch and grow businesses.
The categories are:
- Best New Business (18-28): a business at any stage prior to launch, by an entrepreneur between the ages of 18 and 28
- Best New Business (29-39): a business at any stage prior to launch, by an entrepreneur between the ages of 29 and 39
- Best Growth Opportunity (18-39): a business currently in operations looking to expand through increased staff, new locations or new products and services
Key Dates:
- March 31, 2017: Application deadline
- April 13, 2017: Announcement of semi-finalists
- May 1 and 2, 2017: Semi-final pitch event in Terrace
- May 3 and 4, 2017: Semi-final pitch event in Prince Rupert
- May 17 and May 18, 2017: Final pitch event in Prince Rupert
If you need any help with your application, please contact Katy Carr at kcarr@futurpreneur.ca or (250) 639-4633.