submit a better call for ideas application
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The Startup PHL Call for Ideas is a grant program from the City of Philadelphia. The Call for Ideas is intended to fund organizations, people, or businesses, to implement projects that improve Philadelphia’s entrepreneurial landscape.Submit a better application by better understanding what type of proposals we're looking for.TRANSCRIPT
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Submit a better Startup PHL Call for Ideas Application
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Do you have an idea that fills a gap in Philadelphia’
s entrepreneur ecosystem?
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The Startup PHL Call for Ideas gives grants to organizations,
people, & businesses, to
implement projects that
improve Philadelphia’s
entrepreneurial landscape.
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These grants average
$25,000 or less.
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These grants average
$25,000 or less.
Call for Ideas grants are NOT intended to fund a business’
startup costs.
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The first Call for Ideas had
118 applications
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The first Call for Ideas had
118 applications
and only 6 grantees.
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SUBMIT A BETTER
APPLICATION
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Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these
things:
Photo by Oscar Sanchez
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Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these
things:• Enhance collaboration between organizations that support
entrepreneurs
Photo by Oscar Sanchez
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Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these
things:• Enhance collaboration between organizations that support
entrepreneurs
• Foster networks and create space for entrepreneurs to develop businesses and connect with mentors, advisors, talent and capital
Photo by Oscar Sanchez
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Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these
things:• Enhance collaboration between organizations that support
entrepreneurs
• Foster networks and create space for entrepreneurs to develop businesses and connect with mentors, advisors, talent and capital
• Lead to increased business and job creation in the city of Philadelphia
Photo by Oscar Sanchez
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Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these
things:• Enhance collaboration between organizations that support
entrepreneurs
• Foster networks and create space for entrepreneurs to develop businesses and connect with mentors, advisors, talent and capital
• Lead to increased business and job creation in the city of Philadelphia
• Deepen integration between Philadelphia’s higher education institutions, students, and startup community
Photo by Oscar Sanchez
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Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these
things:• Enhance collaboration between organizations that support
entrepreneurs
• Foster networks and create space for entrepreneurs to develop businesses and connect with mentors, advisors, talent and capital
• Lead to increased business and job creation in the city of Philadelphia
• Deepen integration between Philadelphia’s higher education institutions, students, and startup community
• Create an environment which attracts new entrepreneurs and encourages graduates from Philadelphia’s higher education institutions to remain in the city
Photo by Oscar Sanchez
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We’re focusing on those last two goals for this
round:
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We’re focusing on those last two goals for this
round:
Deepen integration between Philadelphia’s higher education institutions, students, and startup community
Create an environment which attracts new entrepreneurs and encourages graduates from Philadelphia’s higher education institutions to remain in the city
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We’re focusing on those last two goals for this
round:
Deepen integration between Philadelphia’s higher education institutions, students, and startup community
Create an environment which attracts new entrepreneurs and encourages graduates from Philadelphia’s higher education institutions to remain in the city
But all ideas are welcome
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The Call for Ideas is about more than the
tech sector
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The Call for Ideas is about more than the
tech sector
How can we support entrepreneurs of all stripes?
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The Call for Ideas is about more than the
tech sector
How can we support entrepreneurs of all stripes?
You’re the boots on the ground. If you had just a little bit more capacity to do something new, innovative, collaborative, what would it be?
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The Call for Ideas is about more than the
tech sector
How can we support entrepreneurs of all stripes?
You’re the boots on the ground. If you had just a little bit more capacity to do something new, innovative, collaborative, what would it be?
The Call for Ideas is meant to fund discrete projects. It is not to fund a business or organization’s regular operating costs.
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
1. The Idea
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
1. The IdeaQuality and feasibility of the proposal
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
1. The IdeaQuality and feasibility of the proposal
Innovation and creativity of the proposal
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
1. The IdeaQuality and feasibility of the proposal
Innovation and creativity of the proposal
Sustainability of the project (will the project continue after the City’s support)
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
2. Implementation
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
2. Implementation
Ability to execute the proposal quickly (within six months of award)
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Ideas are evaluated on two
factors:
2. Implementation
Ability to execute the proposal quickly (within six months of award)
Qualifications and experience of the applicant
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Other factors the selection committee
considers:
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Other factors the selection committee
considers:
Does the project have a unique collaboration across multiple organizations?
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Other factors the selection committee
considers:
Does the project have a unique collaboration across multiple organizations?
Does the project have matching funds?
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Other factors the selection committee
considers:
Does the project have a unique collaboration across multiple organizations?
Does the project have matching funds?
Does the project simply continue a program that already exists, or is it a new, innovative solution?
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Other factors the selection committee
considers:
Does the project have a unique collaboration across multiple organizations?
Does the project have matching funds?
Does the project simply continue a program that already exists, or is it a new, innovative solution?
Will the project happen without City funding?
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Before submitting an application, ask yourself if
your idea does these things:
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Before submitting an application, ask yourself if
your idea does these things:
Addresses a clear need for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia
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Before submitting an application, ask yourself if
your idea does these things:
Addresses a clear need for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia
Expands entrepreneurial opportunities for Philadelphians
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Before submitting an application, ask yourself if
your idea does these things:
Addresses a clear need for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia
Expands entrepreneurial opportunities for PhiladelphiansEncourages companies to launch in Philadelphia
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Before submitting an application, ask yourself if
your idea does these things:
Addresses a clear need for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia
Expands entrepreneurial opportunities for PhiladelphiansEncourages companies to launch in Philadelphia
Create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia
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Before submitting an application, ask yourself if
your idea does these things:
Addresses a clear need for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia
Expands entrepreneurial opportunities for PhiladelphiansEncourages companies to launch in Philadelphia
Create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurs and startups in PhiladelphiaDemonstrate sustainability beyond the lifetime of the initial grant
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Find the application at:www.startupphl.com
Deadline is December 13, 2013
Follow us on twitter@startupphl