Launch Loudoun Monthly: The Loudoun Innovation Challenge Finalists Have Been Announced!
The Loudoun Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Loudoun Economic Development have named the finalists for the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge. In its fifth year, this esteemed competition celebrates local entrepreneurs leading the way in their respective industries by launching innovative initiatives.
Winners will be announced at an exclusive, invite-only, gala event on December 5, 2024, at Belmont Country Club.
The 10 finalists in the 2024 competition are contending for their chance to take home a share of $85,000 in total grants. The winner of each category walks away with $15,000 for their innovation and the public will vote for the $10,000 People’s Choice Award winner, casting their votes at LoudounInnovationChallenge.com. Beyond the prize money, winners also gain access to a six-week Growth Program led by Startups Ignite and a full year of personalized mentorship, offering invaluable guidance as they scale their businesses. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will remain open until midnight on December 4, 2024.
Office hours provide small business owners time to sit down with our team to receive personalized advice on operations, finance, and marketing / sales. If you don’t see a time or location that fits your schedule, please contact Alberto Fernandez.
Dec 4: Purcellville Train Station
Dec 11: Cascades Library
Dec 18: Middleburg Town Hall
Lunch and Learn 💬
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This year, we focus on some of the remarkable individuals whose dedication, innovation, and resilience have driven the success of Loudoun County. Loudoun's economic vitality is not just reflected in numbers but in the faces and stories of those who have contributed to building a diverse and dynamic economy.
Do you have a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business and want to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia?
The SWaM certification is a vehicle to promote economic growth of Virginia’s businesses. Becoming SWaM certified is just the first step in doing business with the Commonwealth.
This event happens on Tuesday, December 3 from 10 am - 12 pm at the Loudoun Economic Development office in Ashburn. Register using the button below.
