Startup Challenge 2020
Application Deadline March 9th
Startup Challenge is a new business competition and accelerator program that supports the founding, fundung and growth of new and innovative businesses in the Monterey Bay region. Application deadline March 9th. Open to all. Cash prizes for winners.
Who is eligible?
- Start-ups (not yet operational) and emerging (in launch phase) businesses may apply.
- Businesses must be located in the Monterey Bay region (Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz counties).
- The business idea must be your original work (your business, not someone else’s and not a franchise of another business).
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