Glorious Failure: In Search of Success Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 2013-07-03
Award: Top Prize $50,000

Entries for Glorious Failure: In Search of Success Innovation Challenge can be submitted through the COIN website (www.coloradoinnovationnetwork.com) and will be accepted through July 3, 2013.

A panel of judges comprised of state business leaders and innovators will select up to four finalists, with an additional finalist selected by online popular vote during the entry period. Following the selection process, finalists will receive "pitch training" before presenting their proposals at the COIN Summit on August 29, 2013. At the Summit, a judging panel and delegation will determine the overall winner. The COIN Summit is a two-day, invitation-only meeting for 250 leaders from Colorado and around the globe to connect on innovation topics.

First place will receive $50,000 in cash, as well as $25,000 in-kind business services. Second place will receive $13,500 in-kind services, and the third place winner will receive $11,750 in-kind services. These services include legal assistance from Cooley LLP, community workspace from Galvanize, computer technologies such as e-mail and backup bundling or cloud storage from CenturyLink/Savvis, and video production services from Post Modern Company.