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Innovest is an annual venture capital conference that provides an opportunity for 30 companies to present their business plan to an audience of investors.
Presenter Information
Charles Burkett
216-229-9445 x157
cburkett@edinc.org
Call for Presenters
Priority Application Deadline: January 29, 2004
Final Application Deadline: February 26, 2004
Be one of approximately thirty high-growth companies from throughout the Great Lakes region to present your business opportunity to an audience of investors, corporate and professional service executives and technology transfer professionals from across the nation. Past Innovest presenters have raised over $620 million in the last seven years.
There is no fee to apply. Fees only apply AFTER you are accepted.
Fill in the online application and attached your 2 page executive summary.
Benefits of Innovest
Better odds of finding funding
Meet one-on-one with venture capitalists, private investors, and corporate technology directors all in one location.
Present your business opportunity in a formal 10-minute oral presentation.
Maximize your exposure by showcasing your company for 2 days at a booth in the exhibit area.
Publish your two page executive summary in the conference materials distributed to all attendees.
Practice your presentation and receive individualized coaching prior to the conference from a professional presentation consultant.
Three Easy Steps to Apply to Present your Business Plan At Innovest
Complete a two-page business plan summary using the following format... see links at www.innovest.org/presenter.html
You may find the criteria, FAQ and the sample executive summary helpful.
Complete the Innovest presenter application. Sign the form and indicate which date you are available to attend a practice session.
Review the Application Checklist. Submit the 2 page business plan summary and the application by the deadline (January 29 or February 26)
Questions can be directed to:
Charles Burkett
Enterprise Development, Inc.
11000 Cedar Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106
Fax: (216) 229-3236
Attention: Charles Burkett, regarding Innovest Application
Email: cburkett@edinc.org
No money is needed at the time of application. You will receive an invoice after you are accepted.
You will receive a confirmation that we have received your application at the email address you specify in your application within 48 hours.
Application Process
Companies that want to present submit a presenter application form and two page executive summary (Applicants applying by January 29th save $100 on the presentation fee, if accepted. The final deadline is February 27th, but don't wait till the last minute. Here's why.)
Applications are evaluated by a review committee and about 30 are selected to present.
Presenters informed of acceptance status, accepted presenters are invoiced and their practice sessions scheduled. Please note: the CEO or President is expected to make the practice presentation and presentation at the conference. If the CEO or the President will not be making the presentation it must be approved by the Innovest team.
Each accepted presenter attends one required practice presentation held in one of three convenient (hopefully) locations: Cleveland: 3/25/04 Columbus: 4/6/04 Cincinnati: 4/7/04
Each accepted presenter will be scheduled to present at a specific time on either May 13 or May 14.
Application Deadlines and Fees
January 29, 2004- Priority Application Deadline Presenter fee, once accepted: $200
February 26, 2004- Final Application Deadline Presenter fee, once accepted: $300
Cancellation Policy
No refunds issued for presenters canceling after Wednesday, March 31, 2004.
Got Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
If your question is not answered there, contact Charles Burkett
Innovest is an annual venture capital conference that provides an opportunity for 30 companies to present their business plan to an audience of investors.
Presenter Information
Charles Burkett
216-229-9445 x157
cburkett@edinc.org
Call for Presenters
Priority Application Deadline: January 29, 2004
Final Application Deadline: February 26, 2004
Be one of approximately thirty high-growth companies from throughout the Great Lakes region to present your business opportunity to an audience of investors, corporate and professional service executives and technology transfer professionals from across the nation. Past Innovest presenters have raised over $620 million in the last seven years.
There is no fee to apply. Fees only apply AFTER you are accepted.
Fill in the online application and attached your 2 page executive summary.
Benefits of Innovest
Better odds of finding funding
Meet one-on-one with venture capitalists, private investors, and corporate technology directors all in one location.
Present your business opportunity in a formal 10-minute oral presentation.
Maximize your exposure by showcasing your company for 2 days at a booth in the exhibit area.
Publish your two page executive summary in the conference materials distributed to all attendees.
Practice your presentation and receive individualized coaching prior to the conference from a professional presentation consultant.
Three Easy Steps to Apply to Present your Business Plan At Innovest
Complete a two-page business plan summary using the following format... see links at www.innovest.org/presenter.html
You may find the criteria, FAQ and the sample executive summary helpful.
Complete the Innovest presenter application. Sign the form and indicate which date you are available to attend a practice session.
Review the Application Checklist. Submit the 2 page business plan summary and the application by the deadline (January 29 or February 26)
Questions can be directed to:
Charles Burkett
Enterprise Development, Inc.
11000 Cedar Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106
Fax: (216) 229-3236
Attention: Charles Burkett, regarding Innovest Application
Email: cburkett@edinc.org
No money is needed at the time of application. You will receive an invoice after you are accepted.
You will receive a confirmation that we have received your application at the email address you specify in your application within 48 hours.
Application Process
Companies that want to present submit a presenter application form and two page executive summary (Applicants applying by January 29th save $100 on the presentation fee, if accepted. The final deadline is February 27th, but don't wait till the last minute. Here's why.)
Applications are evaluated by a review committee and about 30 are selected to present.
Presenters informed of acceptance status, accepted presenters are invoiced and their practice sessions scheduled. Please note: the CEO or President is expected to make the practice presentation and presentation at the conference. If the CEO or the President will not be making the presentation it must be approved by the Innovest team.
Each accepted presenter attends one required practice presentation held in one of three convenient (hopefully) locations: Cleveland: 3/25/04 Columbus: 4/6/04 Cincinnati: 4/7/04
Each accepted presenter will be scheduled to present at a specific time on either May 13 or May 14.
Application Deadlines and Fees
January 29, 2004- Priority Application Deadline Presenter fee, once accepted: $200
February 26, 2004- Final Application Deadline Presenter fee, once accepted: $300
Cancellation Policy
No refunds issued for presenters canceling after Wednesday, March 31, 2004.
Got Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions.
If your question is not answered there, contact Charles Burkett
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