1. Metro Export Challenge
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STEP 1: Company Assessment
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Complete and submit a Company Assessment
Qualified companies will be invited to return to Step 2
Non-qualified companies will be connected to export assistance resources to help them become “export ready” and eligible for future Export Challenges
STEP 2: Grant Application
As a qualified company, return to
Complete and submit a Grant Application by Dec. 15, 2015
Selection Committee will choose the Top 35 applications
Grant Awardees will be notified by phone or by Jan. 31, 2016
STEP 3: Grant Awards
Grant Awardees will receive a grant of up to $5,000 each
Grant funds are available as matching reimbursements
Awardees agree to report on export activities to receive reimbursements
Awardees that complete export activities by May 31, 2016 will be invited to return for Round 2: Pitch Day
STEP 4: Pitch Day
Pitch Day offers awardees the chance to compete for additional funding
Pitch Day participants must present to the Selection Panel:
1) Overview of product/service offered for export
2) Export success
3) Business plan based on additional funding
STEP 5: Grand Prizes
Top 3 companies will receive additional grant funding*:
1st Place: $20,000
2nd Place: $10,000
3rd Place: $5,000
*Companies will receive Round 2 grant funding in the form of matching reimbursements;
Companies must agree to report export activities to receive reimbursements
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