i.Invest Application

i.Invest Application

Welcome to the i.Invest Competition Grant & Competition Submission Page. If you are submitting for our active grant programs, please complete the information below. We will review applications and make a determination within 60 days after the deadline. i.Invest grant selection process includes a thorough review of the information below by our review board. If selected, grantees will be required to complete one two hour virtual training session with an i.Invest business advisor. Upon, completion, select grantees will receive the dollar amount specified by the grant, a professional profile written by PR Solutions LLC and entry into the next i.Invest competition. The i.Invest competition is designed to help entrepreneurial-minded youth, ages 13 -19, further advance their business development and pitching skills and connect with mentors and investors from across the country. The competition will: (1) Showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation’s brightest young leaders (2) Provide a venue for entrepreneurs to test their business plan and pitching capabilities (3) Offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to earn seed funding and connect with investors and potential customers (4) Position entrepreneurs to collaborate with mentors and coaches on the development of viable business models and (5) Provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to win cash and in-kind prizes. If you have any questions, email Michelle Jackson, i.Invest Executive Director at mjackson@i-investcompetition.com.
Grant Guidelines

To qualify, applicants must be (1) between the ages of 13 and 19 during the application submission period (2) have a demonstrable product or service and (3) attend virtual training with an i.Invest business advisor.
Competition Guidelines

To view the guidelines and Terms & Agreements visit www.i-investcompetition.com before completing this form.
Point of Contact Information

The person who completes this section will be listed as the point of contact for the submitting business and will receive all emailed notifications.
Point of Contact Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Age, School, School's City/State
I am applying for:
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
example@example.com
Social Media Handles
Concept Profile

Please note: Grammar, misspelled words and professionalism will be considered in the review process. All required areas must be completed.
Business Name*
Category*

General Business Products & ServicesTechnology Products (15 - 19 years old)Socially Conscious Business Products & Services (13-19 years old)
My business is run by:*

An Individual EntrepreneurA Team (2 or more business owners)
If individual owner, add your name here:

First NameLast Name
If individual owner, add your school, city/state, age and grade:
If team, add each team member's name, school, city/state, grade and age here:
If you or your team members are 16 or under, please list your parent or guardian's name, city and email address:*
Business Website URL (this is not required)
Are you currently selling your product or service? If so, where?
Product Description
Describe your product or service in 500 words or less:*

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Who or what inspired the creation of your product or service? (250 words max)*

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What social impact does your company/product demonstrate? (250 words max)*

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What makes your product unique? (250 words max)*

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What problem will your product or service solve for the customer? (250 Words Max)*

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Unique Selling Proposition
What makes your product or service different from other similar products or services? (250 words or less)*

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Target Audience
Define your product or service's target audience. *

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Competition
Who are your primary and secondary competitors? These are other companies selling a similar product or service.*
Product/Service Price Points
How much will you charge for one unit or application of your product or service? Ex. I will charge $20 for one t-shirt.*
Breakdown the cost to make one product or to issue one service. Ex. cotton t-shirt - $5.00 + screen print - $4.00 + packaging - $5.00 = $14.00. This is the price to make one t-shirt.*
Business Readiness
What is your business readiness level?*
To move your product/service to the next level, provide details on what you will need:*

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If you have sold any products or services, please provide us with the details:
Investments
If you have investors, please provide details:
If you are looking for funding, explain your need and how the money will be used.
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PITCH VIDEO UPLOAD: ** YouTube URLs Only** - Pitch video must be no more than 2 minutes long, include your name, business concept & wow factor.*
Business Logo (Optional)

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Business Owner or Team Pic

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I blanks agree to allow i.Invest Competition, PR Solutions & LifeSkills Foundation to develop a business profile article and social media posts to help promote my business venture. I understand this is optional and will not impact my submission.
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT: By typing ACKNOWLEDGED you confirm that you are aware of the rules and guidelines associated with this opportunity.*

Verification: Please give the name, email address and phone number of a teacher, business associate or entrepreneurship program representative who can verify that your business concept was derived from your imagination and is not owned or created by someone other than you.

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i.Invest Application

Grant Guidelines

Competition Guidelines

Point of Contact Information

Concept Profile

Product Description

Unique Selling Proposition

Target Audience

Competition

Product/Service Price Points

Business Readiness

Investments

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