Enter Important Dates

June 20 - July 28, 2013:
Application period open to create your company fundraising page.

July 29 - August 2, 2013:
Contest participants will be selected and notified.

August 7, 2013:
Crowdfunding contest launches.

September 15, 2013:
Crowdfunding contest comes to a close at midnight.

September 17, 2013:
Winner announced.
 

Who can apply?

We are looking for new entrepreneurs and existing businesses who are seeking to raise capital to start or expand their business.

Applicants must be interested in raising between $10,000 - $30,000 for their business during the contest.

Applicants must be interested and able to participate in a rewards-based crowdfunding campaign. Rewards-based campaigns allow startups or existing businesses to provide an item of value in exchange for a capital commitment. For example, if a backer commits $50, the startup may offer a sample of the product or gift card for the service once the business is in operation. For more information visit: https://www.fundable.com/faq/how-rewards-works

How do I apply?

To apply to be part of our crowdfunding competition, use Fundable's company setup wizard to create your company fundraising page. The application period is open from June 19, 2013 through July 28, 2013.

Applicants will be required to provide the following on their company fundraising page to be considered for the contest:

   - Business plan

   - Written statement of use for the funds

   - A video featuring the business owner(s) making their pitch for funding and/or educating donors about the business

What Happens if I am Not Selected to Participate in the Contest?

If you are not selected to participate in the crowdfunding contest, Fundable will still launch your fundraising page on their platform. You will be able to move forward with your own efforts to raise capital for your business idea or to grow your existing business. In partnership with Fundable, all applicants are able to proceed with their fundraise on a 5% success fee program for funds raised.

If I am Selected to Participate in the Contest, What are My Responsibilities?

Once you have been notified by the contest organizers that you will be participating in the crowdfunding contest, you will be required to participate in a webinar to provide you with tools and tips on how to be effective at getting the word out about your fundraising campaign.

The contest will launch on August 7, 2013.

Contest organizers will begin promoting your company fundraising pages on the contest website. It will be your job to leverage your friends, family and social networks to start raising the funds you need to reach your goal.

The industry standard success fee of 5% will apply for any companies that successfully raise their funding.

How is a Winner Selected?

The crowdfunding contest is open from August 7 to September 15, 2013.

The contest participant that reaches their company fundraising goal first via their fundraising page on Fundable will be declared the winner and receive the $10,000 award for their business.

All other contest participants can continue to use Fundable to reach their fundraising goals.

What Happens if I am Not Selected to Participate in the Contest?

If you are not selected to participate in the crowdfunding contest, Fundable will still launch your fundraising page on their platform. You will be able to move forward with your own efforts to raise capital for your business idea or to grow your existing business. In partnership with Fundable, all applicants are able to proceed with their fundraise on a 5% success fee program for funds raised.