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Registration

Online applications can be submitted beginning September 1, 2009.

The only way to enter IDEA is by completing the registration form on our website.

Beginning September 1, 2009, the registration form can be accessed on this page. Registration begins with creating an account though the Registration tab, and is finalized when you submit the application fee ($100) online. Once your registration is complete, you will have access to the Members Only part of our website, where you will find important links and information about all the resources that are available to help you with your project.

Between now and September 1, we encourage you to work on your idea and to familiarize yourself with the process of the competition by reading the information found on the FAQ's page, the Judging Rounds page and the Judging Criteria page.

Should you have any questions not addressed on the website, please drop us an email.

 



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Here's what our past winners are saying:

"Being a contestant in the IDEA competition was like working on a 'mini-MBA.' Writing the business plan, making financial projections, and preparing a presentation were all very practical learning experiences."

Nancy Fisher,
sf(x) Engineering, Inc.

"The IDEA competition added expertise and momentum to our project. The competition helped us better focus our efforts and we are still seeing the benefits. Business is booming and we are growing rapidly. Thank you IDEA!"

Jason LaValley,
LaValley Industries

"The guidance and advice I received from the committee, advisers and judges will be very helpful on my journey to the marketplace. I appreciate the advice I have received."

Tim Sargent,
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