Reasons to Compete

  • Undergo a rigorous process and receive constructive feedback on your venture
  • Participate in workshops where staff and marketplace leaders work with you to improve your venture idea and your understanding of gospel entrepreneurship
  • Build relationships with other entrants, entrepreneurs, prospective coaches and advisors in the broader Christian community
  • Finalists have an opportunity to "pitch" their venture to a panel of judges and an audience of prospective supporters and investors
  • Winners will be eligible for “incubation” with Center for Faith & Work staff and volunteers, a year-long coaching relationship, free consulting sessions, and financial planning advice, and a financial grant or investment of $5,000 to $20,000