BOOST is a crowdfunded pitch competition in support of early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative products and services to provide sustainable change in the Midwest. For its 10th anniversary, BOOST 2021 will be a virtual showcase, welcoming hundreds of supporters to participate in selecting winners. Last year, BOOST winners, Zumwalt Acres, received a $5,000 grant. In addition to competing to win grant money, this event is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and innovations to a broad audience across the Midwest and beyond.
We are proud to share that applications for BOOST 2021 are officially open, so please feel free to share this opportunity with your membership/ network. Application process coses Thursday, Sept. 30, at 11:59 p.m. CT. The event itself will take place on Nov. 9.
Pitch Competition Breakdown
Social/environmental entrepreneurs will pitch their concepts via pre-recorded video to a Zoom audience.
Audience members will vote to determine the winning innovators.