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Mass Challenge, proud partner of MIT/CIO announces:

By feiny | May 17, 2010

MassChallenge is running the largest-ever global startup competition and accelerator
to catalyze the launch and success of high-growth, high-impact new businesses. The
first contest launched on April 14, 2010 with a total prize pool of $1 Million. The
submission deadline is June 11, and winners will be announced in early October 2010.
The competition is open to anyone in the world, with any idea, in any industry.
Physical activities will be based in Massachusetts where innovation resources are
most concentrated. Every entrant will receive training, feedback, PR and networking
support via expert volunteers from partner organizations. Around 100 of the
highest-potential entrants will receive intensive mentorship and other free
resources, including office space and targeted introductions to customers and
funding sources. The very best startups will be identified by expert judges to
receive cash awards toward launching their businesses along with enhanced PR and
privileged access to top investors seeking to place seed capital to work in
high-growth firms. MassChallenge is a 501(c)(3) (non-profit) leveraging both public
and private funding. Learn more and enter online: www.masschallenge.org

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