Win up to $1,500 to make your idea a reality.

How it works

1) Submit your application.
2) Judges select four.
3) Four ideas pitched at next event.
4) Event attendees vote.
5) Winner leaves with $$.

Rules

Participation is free.
Idea must be based in the Greater Toledo area.
Your idea can be about ANYTHING.
Anyone can submit.

Submit Idea

Make your idea stand out.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.

Short, quick, and to the point

– Your proposal doesn’t need to be a novel.
– Be concise, eliminate wordy phrases and jargon.
– Free write then hone in to your main focus (this may take several passes).

Help us understand your idea

– Assume the reader doesn’t know anything related to your project.
– Don’t make the reader work.
– Provide facts/examples about past success, current position, and your future potential.
– Show off both the big picture and supporting details.
– Be honest.

Edit and proofread

– Anything you submit will be used in printed packets at the dinner, please be concise.
– Organize and clarify your message – make it easy to follow.
– Look for spelling errors and grammar issues.
– Go back through, re-read, and read aloud.
– Get another set of eyes to look at it.
– If you submit a written application, make sure it is legible.

Submit Idea