TiE Ohio is pleased to announce an exciting business competition with a prize package valued at $25,000 (consisting of cash and services) for emerging entrepreneurs. In addition to the emerging entrepreneur prize, current entrepreneurs will compete for the chance to represent TiE Ohio at the global TiEQuest competition in Toronto on April 11, 2012 and win a prize package valued at $150,000. Current and aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to enter the competition which consists of three rounds of submissions: an executive summary, a pitch, and a business plan. Contestants are more than welcome to work with their current mentors on these materials, or they may request to work with a TiE Ohio mentor. Coaching sessions and networking events are part of the competition process. Judges representing the investment community will select 3-5 finalist who will present at the competition in March 2012.
Your commitment to participate in the competition (a simple 5 minute form and the entry fee) is due by January 31, 2012 (11:59pm ET).