Monday, August 16, 2021
Full Training Registrations Open. Making Ideas Spark Workshop (Zoom) 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Monday, August 30, 2021
Full Training Registrations Close*
* While this is the deadline to take advantage of the full Spark training program (which is highly recommended) you may register and join Spark training any time, and still apply for the Spark competition up until the formal application deadline of October 4, 2021.
Training
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Identifying and Managing the Risks in a New Business (Zoom) 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Introduction to the Business Model Canvas (Zoom) 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Finance – What Young Companies Need To Know (Zoom) 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Storytelling and Presenting (Zoom) 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Monday, October 4, 2021
Last Day To Submit Formal Applications
Friday, October 8, 2021
Judges Decide On Final 6/7 Companies For Each Region
Week Of October 11, 2021
Companies Receive Pitch Training One-On-One (Zoom, arranged using Calendly)
Judging
Monday, October 18, 2021
Judging Southwest Region – Bridgewater 11:00am - 3:00pm
Monday, November 1, 2021
Gala Event – Winners Announced — Venue to be confirmed
