Amazon Web Services (AWS)
The nine teams will receive access to $5k in credits good towards AWS Products and Services and $5k in Business Support credits at the discretion of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Non-Cash Prizes
Non-Cash resources to revolutionize your company
$285K in Non-Cash Prizes Awarded to Over 35 Teams
Money isn’t the only thing needed to help a new business grow! You have the opportunity to win non-cash prizes from business leaders and creatives in our community, such as legal services, marketing, app development, coworking opportunities, and graphic design. Take advantage of every resource available by competing for these great opportunities!
Technological Support
This will help you refine your idea and get expert advice
Gen B
Awarded to the team with the strongest healthcare IT concept in need of execution. The recipient will have a well thought out idea with the right people and desire to make it happen but could use a technical push to make it a reality.
Stuck In The Sand
Stuck In The Sand is awarding a total of six prizes for six different teams. For one team, that team will be awarded one Unstuck Founders Package. For five different teams, each team will be awarded an Unstuck store feature for 2 weeks.
Marketing Strategy
Iron out your marketing strategy to get that first customer or refine your brand.
Consulting / Training
This will help you refine your idea and get expert advice.
SEED SPOT
During the SEED SPOT Launch Camp entrepreneurs gain access to expert facilitated curriculum, receive support to work through the building blocks of their venture, gain access to mentors, and leave with a solid pitch.
MassLight
Offering a 4-hour session of expert consultation on web or mobile application development, including product recommendations, best practices, and strategy
ISL
A custom half-day ISL workshop that is composed of a social media marketing strategy, design and engineering consultation, and more (pending team's needs).
General Assembly
One team will receive a tuition credit of 50% towards one part-time course in 2018.
All participants will receive a $25 credit towards any class or workshops at GA.
Co-Working Space
This will help with team cohesion, event planning, and immerse you in the entrepreneurship community.
1776
Receive membership for 6 months. Includes 24/7 access, printing/copying/scanning, conference room space, exclusive member only event access, mentor programs, curated programming, FREE catered lunch two days/week.
The Alley
Membership for 3 months. Awarded to one team of up to 4 members. Includes 24/7 access, printing, room credits, events, mentor programs, broadband internet access, and many more on-site amenities.
COVE
One free month on the steady plan for each semi-finalist team (approximately 60 people).
Legal Advice
You might not think of it now, but what are the limitations of that entity. Critical to properly launch a business. Incorporate your idea.
Blank Rome Legal Services
Two awards of legal services, which could include assistance with company formation, intellectual property (IP) protection, or other services to be agreed upon.
Martin A. Schultz & Associates
Two awards of 50 hours of general and transaction counsel legal services which will include entity structuring, agreement drafting and transaction negotiating.
*The GW Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship has full discretion concerning how, to whom, and if the prizes and awards are distributed.
