South Carolinians have big business goals and great ideas! Open to all South Carolina residents at least 18 years old, dreamers and would-be entrepreneurs have until May 1 to enter for the chance to win seed money and access to FastTrac programs to make their business idea a reality.
“It would be a shame for someone to have a great idea and not get it into the committee on time” says GSA Technology Council Executive Director, Phil Yanov. “The contest is designed to get people thinking about what could be and to put their ideas in writing. The best of those ideas get both cash rewards and access to award winning training. Whether the idea wins or not, the would be entrepreneur will be on her way to validating, planning and then executing her dream.”
Prizes for the 2008 contest have increased significantly over last year and will be awarded at the ThinkTEC Innovation Summit June 4 at Trident Technical College in the categories of engineering, information technology, bioscience, environmental sustainability and a wild card category. There will be one $5,000 grand prize, four $2,500 first place winners and five $1,000 runner-ups. Winners are chosen based on the idea’s viability, innovation/vision and profit/revenue potential.
To enter your business idea visit www.newideassc.com. Time is running out — entries must be received by May 1.
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