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SUMMARY:Rally - Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference\nRally forges and celebrates cross-sector connections between companies\, universities\, entrepreneurs\, and investors from across the globe and features keynotes\, content sessions\, 1:1 investor meetups\, a startup demo arena\, up to a $5M cash IN-prize competition\, and more! \nCheck out the Rally Run of Show
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/rally-innovation-conference/
CATEGORIES:Funding,In-person,Networking,Registration Required
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230711
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SUMMARY:Applications Due: Elevate Nexus Statewide Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Ventures is looking to invest $320K! Past Nexus winners…Apply to Pitch at our Nexus Statewide Competition. Visit the Elevate Nexus Pitch Competition webpage below to review eligibility requirements\, and award terms and then make sure to submit your application by Monday\, July 10. \nPre-Seed Competition winners will receive an additional $40\,000 investment\, while Seed Competition winners will get an additional $100\,000 in investment! The year’s competition will occur during Rally\, the largest global cross-sector innovation conference. With that\, Statewide Pitch Finalists will also receive the following: \n🔸 One complimentary ticket to Rally\n🔸 Exposure to a global audience\n🔸 Opportunities to network\, attend content sessions\, and more! \nFor details and eligibility requirements visit: https://elevateventures.com/elevate-nexus/pitch-competitions/
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/applications-due-elevate-nexus-statewide-pitch-competition/
CATEGORIES:Application Required,Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T150000
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SUMMARY:The NIIC: Bank On Your Business - Community Navigator Pilot Program
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the financial realm of business ownership is sometimes tricky. Join us at Bank On Your Business Workshop to learn about capital options\, cultivate connections\, and access resources. \nWhen: June 15\, 2023 at 3:00 P.M.- 6:30 P.M. \nWhere: Electric Works 1690 Broadway Bldg 19 (Forum) Fort Wayne\, IN 46802 \nRegister through EventBrite via link below: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/bank-on-your-business-tickets-392812742487
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/the-niic-bank-on-your-business-community-navigator-pilot-program/
LOCATION:Electric Works Campus Forum\, 1030 Swinney Avenue\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funding,In-person,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T130731
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SUMMARY:The NIIC: Is There A Grant For Me? - Community Navigator Pilot Program
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how to find grants that align with your business in this hands-on workshop. Limited seating on first come\, first serve basis. \n\n\nWhen: June 14\, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. \nWhere: Electric Works 1690 Broadway Bldg 19 (Forum) Fort Wayne\, IN 46802 \nRegister through EventBrite via link below: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-there-a-grant-for-me-tickets-631811193287
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/the-niic-is-there-a-grant-for-me-community-navigator-pilot-program/
LOCATION:Electric Works Campus Forum\, 1030 Swinney Avenue\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funding,In-person,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230515T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T171500
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SUMMARY:America's Seed Fund Week 2023
DESCRIPTION:America’s Seed Fund Week is an online event held over four days in May to connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to America’s Seed Fund\, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding! \nAccessibility and Inclusion: All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of this event. Contact Sharon.Hoffmeyer@sba.gov.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/americas-seed-fund-week-2023/
CATEGORIES:Education,Funding,Online,Registration Required
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T153150Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate Nexus: Northern Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Each Regional Competition takes place in North\, Central\, and South Indiana at both pre-seed and seed levels. At the conclusion of each competition\, nine pre-seed companies (three per region) will receive a $20\,000 investment\, and six seed companies (two per region) will receive an $80\,000 investment for a total of $660K invested.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/elevate-nexus-northern-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart\, 22531 Co Rd 18\, Goshen\, IN\, 46528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Application Required,Funding,In-person,Registration Required
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230225
DTSTAMP:20260606T130731
CREATED:20230214T163754Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate Nexus: Spring 2023 Regional Pitch Applications Due
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Nexus includes programming and funding for higher education institutions\, communities and the entrepreneurs they engage. \nThe Nexus Pitch Competition is comprised of regional Pre-Seed and Seed competitions held twice throughout the year\, followed by a statewide competition comprised of regional Nexus winners. \nFollowing each application acceptance period\, applications will be reviewed\, and finalists will be selected. All applicants will be notified the status of their application once decisions have been made. At that time\, finalists will be notified exactly how many minutes they will have to present their pitch deck and accept questions from judges. Finalists will be notified with a cutoff date to make updates to their pitch deck prior to presenting. Updates though must remain within the application guidelines.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/elevate-nexus-spring-2023-regional-pitch-applications-due/
CATEGORIES:Funding
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T130000
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SUMMARY:SBA Funding Options for Small Business Webinar
DESCRIPTION:LEARN ABOUT SBA’S GUARANTY LOAN PROGRAMS\, EXPERT HELP AVAILABLE AND HOW TO FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS IDEA AT THIS INFORMATIVE WEBINAR! \nStarting a business? Expanding your business? Learn about SBA’s guaranty loan programs\, expert help available and how to finance your business idea at this informative webinar! Topics include: \n\nhow to finance your business;\nwhere microloans are available;\nwhat to take to your lender;\nand how the business advisors and mentors can help.\n\nRegistration is required. Webinar access link and reminders will be emailed prior to event start. You can also attend by typing https://bit.ly/SBAFunding-22223 into your web browser on the day of the event. See you there! \nWhen: Wed\, Feb 22\, 2023\, 12:00 PM EST \nWhere: Webinar \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sba-funding-options-for-small-business-webinar-tickets-529674279027 \nQuestions? Contact Ronda Crouch at ronda.crouch@sba.gov.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/sba-funding-options-for-small-business-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Online,Registration Required
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