Technium Challenge International
March 12, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business
If you are looking to start a technology business in the UK marketplace, you have the opportunity to win a trip to Wales, where you will take part in one-on-one sessions with professionals to learn more about UK legal and business practices and strategies.
This annual business planning competition is designed to assist companies with high growth potential to develop business for the U.K. and European market.
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The contest, dubbed the Technium Challenge International, is geared towards IT, biotech, sustainable technology entrepreneurs. The winner from the United States, along with finalists from 12 other nations, will be flown to Wales for a week-long “Learning Journey” where they will meet with many of the countries top business experts. The overall winner will earn a year of free office space within one of 11 Technium incubators in Wales and ongoing assistance on financing, business planning and technical issues.
Contestants should submit a brief summary of a current business plan (lengthy proposals not needed for the preliminary application) that outlines the strengths of their product. If you already have a business website established, supply the link to the site.
U.S. entries must be submitted by March 27, 2009, to IBW American representative Chris Williams via email.
The applicants will be narrowed down to a short list by April 24, 2009, then there will be a final round of judging to determine the U.S. winner. The American winner will be announced on May 1, 2009. To learn more about the competition, go to technium.co.uk/challengeinternational.
