Contest Frequently Asked Questions

 How To apply?

1. Review and Understand the contest Rules, Eligibility, Prizes, and Confidentiality Guidelines.

2. Review the Judging Criteria for Submissions.

3. Prepare a 1500 (or 3 page) Business Concept Essay. (Essay content is outlined on the Judges Criteria Page).

4. Apply and Submit Essay Online by October 7, 2018. No late submissions will be accepted.

What types of business ideas are eligible for Launch Out Loud Entrepreneur Contest?

• Launch Out Loud seeks innovative small business, non profit, and home based, ventures aimed at  creating economic development opportunities, and personal development services for the community at large.*
•  Business ideas submitted must clearly demonstrate the economic and personal development impact.
• Launch Out Loud business entries may focus on any subject or market segment area. 
• Launch Out Loud business plans are evaluated on three criteria: 1) Effect on the quality of life in one or more developing economies; 2) Financial sustainability; 3) Feasibility of implementation.**

I have an idea for a business venture but have not yet created a business plan/pilot project.  Can I apply to the Launch Out Loud Contest?

• Launch Out Loud  accepts applications for business ideas that do not yet have a business plan or have not yet been implemented.  Existing businesses are eligible as long as they adhere to the funding restrictions. See Launch Out Loud Rules and Eligibility.
• Who is eligible to apply to Launch Out Loud?
• Launch out Loud is open to anyone or businesses that is less than 36 months old.

What does the Launch Out Loud application consist of?

• The Launch Out Loud application is entirely online and consists of an overview of the business idea. 

What opportunities exist for to get involved in Launch Out Loud?

• Professionals may get involved in numerous ways: online application judging, business/team mentoring, competition judging, sponsoring, and as outreach partners.