Building Muskoka's Entrepreneurial Future
Muskoka Founders Circle
~ Founders Investing in Founders ~
Each year the Founders Choice Awards competition identifies and rewards entrepreneurs with a promising new business. Prize money is awarded to contest winners selected by a panel of Founders.
Since 2018 a total of $95,000 has been awarded.
Pitch Your Idea. Grow Your Business. Change Muskoka.
BACKING BIG IDEAS IN MUSKOKA
What is the Muskoka Founders Circle?
The Muskoka Founders Circle is a group of Muskoka-based business professionals working together to promote economic development in Muskoka by providing financial support and business mentoring to local entrepreneurs.
What is the Founder's Choice Awards?
Each year the Founders Choice Awards competition identifies and rewards entrepreneurs with a promising new business. Prize money is awarded to contest winners selected by our Founders.
Since 2018 a total of $95,000 has been awarded.
What are the prizes?
First prize winner will receive a cheque for $10,000, and
Second prize winner will receive a cheque for $5,000.
How do I Apply?
You complete our online application process. The Apply Now button is located right at the top in our menu on every page... we can't wait to learn more about your and your Muskoka business
What is the process?
There are four stages to our contest:
Stage 1 - Application (form on our website)
*typically takes less than an hour. Founders vote on finalists.
Stage 2 - Support in Pitch Creation by the Founders
*Applicants create a meaningful presentation for Founders to consider voting for to receive the cash prize.
Stage 3 - Pitch Day, Applicants Pitch live on the stage at the Gravenhurst Opera House, and enjoy a networking reception.
Stage 4 - Awards Gala, We celebrate our applicants, enjoy dinner, speakers, prizes, networking and we announce the Winners and Award them their CA$H!!
7
YEARS OF GIVING
40+
FOUNDERS
11
WINNERS
$95,000
CASH AWARDED
Congratulations to our last round WINNERS
Muskoka River Bagel Co.
Hidden Habitat
Muskoka North Good Food Co-Op
Have a business idea? Apply for your chance to win funding and mentorship.
We believe in building a better Muskoka - together
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Site: muskokafounderscircle.com