Every great business starts with a great idea. Before there’s a minimum viable product, before customers and revenue, before investors, there’s a spark of innovation, a flash of insight, a moment of inspiration.

The Crossroads Idea Competition is your chance to showcase that idea and get feedback from expert judges. This is a great first step before you move onto a pre-accelerator like B-Start, gBETA, or Crossroads Pitch Competition.

In the past, winners have taken home $2,500 from Flywheel Fund plus a $1,000 cash prize for the Climate Resiliency Award, courtesy of Duke Energy Foundation. All contestants are considered for both awards, and yes, it’s possible someone could win both!