I’ve got good news! Procrastinators rejoice! The deadline to apply to participate in the annual Spark Venture Competition for business or social impact ventures was pushed out! TODAY is your last chance to apply! Two $7500 1st place prizes and two $2500 2nd place prizes will be awarded. Learn more about the competition and/or apply here by 11:59 pm today, November 9!
More good news–you can still apply for the Mentor Sacramento Office Hours Sprint happening from 11 am-12:30 pm on November 19. Please apply early so we can make sure we have enough mentors to go around! Participants will have the opportunity to meet with several expert mentors in 15-minute sprint sessions via a Zoom meeting. Space is limited so apply now to secure a spot!
What else is happening next week during Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov 16-22? TONS! Check out the official calendar here. If you’re looking for a more curated list of events, check out StartupSac’s Best Bets for Startup Founders here.
This Week’s Best Bets
Big Bang! Workshop: Making the Leap: Moving from Idea to Business, Tue Nov 10 at 6 PM Moving your potential business idea from concept to reality requires planning, cheap tools and a strong network. Attend this workshop to develop a foundation for thinking about how to move your idea forward—and the tools to do so effectively.
Clean Tech Spotlight Pitch Night, Thu Nov 12 at 5 PM Join CleanStart and BlueTechValley as they spotlight four clean tech companies as they pitch their businesses to an investor panel for feedback
There’s a lot more going on in the Sacramento Startup Community–check out the details in this week’s Startup Digest. While you’re there, consider subscribing. For even more startup information, happenings and resources, visit the StartupSac Website.
Want to connect with other founders? Request to join the StartupSac Community Facebook Group, a place where startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup ecosystem can connect and exchange ideas.
