2012 North of Boston Business Plan Competition Eligibility Requirements

1. Start-ups (including not yet operational) less than 3 years old may apply and early stage growth businesses may apply. 
2. Growth companies may be older than 3 years but developing  growth through a new product, service line, expansion or implementing a new strategic plan.  Growth trajectory MUST be clear to be eligible.
3. Applicants must be located in the North of Boston/Merrimack Valley or must relocate to the area.  Click here for a list of towns within the region.
   
4. If the plan is for a start-up business, that business must commit to locating in the North of Boston/Merrimack Valley. Click here for a list of towns within the region.
   
5. Businesses with existing professional venture investment are not eligible. 
6. Any non-venture funded Business is eligible.
7. Business must have plans to grow by at least 5 full time or FTE employees in addition to the founder(s) or existing workforce within three years .
8. Non-profit organizations are ineligible.
   
9. Your business idea must be original work that you’ll be able to fully disclose