If you have a product that you make (or plan to make) yourself in Connecticut, and would like to offer it for sale, or  obtain feedback from potential customers, you may apply here for a free table for two hours at the Westport Maker Faire on Saturday April 27.  The space is being offered by the Entrepreneurship Foundation to products its judges believe have the greatest potential for success.  You will be notified by April 20 if you have been awarded space.

Don't forget to add your email and cell number under your "Profile" in left margin so we can contact you with your table number and time slot.  If you have any questions, email  Mike@MikeRoer.com

Students attending the University of Bridgeport are eligible.

The finals will take place at 5:00 pm on April 24 in Mandeville 104.

The finals will consist of 5-minute PowerPoint presentations with Q&A from investor judges.

See  http://www.entrepreneurshipfoundation.org/new-venture-challenge-criteria.html 

for judging criteria. 

In addition to the $1000 in cash prizes, the top 4 entries will move on to the state finals, with over $30,000 in awards.

If you have any questions, email UB Entrepreneur in Residence Mike Roer at Roer@EntrepreneurshipFoundation.org.

Note: This application is only for Branding Portfolios or Marketing Videos in SUPPORT of another company. If you intended to apply to the full Business PLAN Competition go to www.Back-Offices.com/Plan.  

You do not have to upload your material. You will not be graded on the information you provide for this application; this is just to let the judges know the purpose of the material and intended audience. All judging will take place at the Finals. from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

Finalists will be notified Tuesday, April 23.   

If you have any questions, email Mike Roer at Roer@EntrepreneurshipFoundation.org.   Good luck!

Entry deadline is April 22 (midnight). Teams led by students enrolled at Central Connecticut State University are eligible.    

The finals will consist of 3-minute PowerPoint presentations with Q&A from investor judges.The event will be held Thursday, April 25, from 6:30-8:30 pm in Room 105, Vance Academic Center, CCSU main campus. 

You may bring guests to the final competition. 

If you have any questions, email Drew Harris at harrisdrl@ccsu.edu.