The Arch Grants Global Startup Competition is an international competition that awards $50,000 equity-free, cash grants and pro bono support services to the most innovative and scalable startups that are willing to locate their business in St. Louis, Missouri. The industry-agnostic Global Startup Competition is held twice per year, with grant disbursement occurring once in the spring and once in the fall. Arch Grants seeks to fund innovative technologies, products, and services wrapped within scalable business models with the potential for national or international impact.
Worth
- $50,000 non-dilutive, cash grant
- Pro-bono services in the following areas: accounting , legal, Marketing and design, communication, financial consulting, banking consulting and services, information technology consulting and web hosting, human resources, payroll services
- Access to venture capital and angel investment
- Personal introduction to strategic business leaders
- Social support and community integration services
Eligibility
- Must be 18 years or older to apply.
- At least one founder must be able to work full-time on the business.
- Must be able to locate the business in St. Louis for a period of at least one year.
Deadline: February 29, 2016
To apply and for more information please visit here
