To submit your candidacy, download the registration form and return it before the deadline.

To fill out the registration form, candidates must qualify in either of the following two categories.

Start-up Business

• Project in development or product in creation stage
• Businesses in operation for less than two years
• Businesses with low revenue or that have not yet become profitable
• Businesses requiring financing of $50,000 and more

Growing Business

• Existing product
• Businesses in operation for less than seven years
• External growth plans (development of a new product, new market, etc.)
• Internal growth plans (equipment purchases, hiring, special projects, etc.)
• Businesses requiring financing of $200,000 and more

The selection committee reserves the right to identify which category is most appropriate for the candidates at this event.