Submit a better Startup PHL Call for Ideas Application

Do you have an idea that fills a gap in Philadelphia’

s entrepreneur ecosystem?

The Startup PHL Call for Ideas gives grants to organizations,

people, & businesses, to

implement projects that

improve Philadelphia’s

entrepreneurial landscape.

These grants average

$25,000 or less.

These grants average

$25,000 or less.

Call for Ideas grants are NOT intended to fund a business’

startup costs.

The first Call for Ideas had

118 applications

The first Call for Ideas had

118 applications

and only 6 grantees.

SUBMIT A BETTER

APPLICATION

Start with a better idea.Successful ideas will do at least one of these

things:

Photo by Oscar Sanchez

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

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

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

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

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

We’re focusing on those last two goals for this

round:

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

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

The Call for Ideas is about more than the

tech sector

The Call for Ideas is about more than the

tech sector

How can we support entrepreneurs of all stripes?

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 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.

Ideas are evaluated on two

factors:

Ideas are evaluated on two

factors:

1. The Idea

Ideas are evaluated on two

factors:

1. The IdeaQuality and feasibility of the proposal

Ideas are evaluated on two

factors:

1. The IdeaQuality and feasibility of the proposal

Innovation and creativity of the proposal

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)

Ideas are evaluated on two

factors:

2. Implementation

Ideas are evaluated on two

factors:

2. Implementation

Ability to execute the proposal quickly (within six months of award)

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

Other factors the selection committee

considers:

Other factors the selection committee

considers:

Does the project have a unique collaboration across multiple organizations?

Other factors the selection committee

considers:

Does the project have a unique collaboration across multiple organizations?

Does the project have matching funds?

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?

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?

Before submitting an application, ask yourself if

your idea does these things:

Before submitting an application, ask yourself if

your idea does these things:

Addresses a clear need for entrepreneurs and startups in Philadelphia

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

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

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

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

Find the application at:www.startupphl.com

Deadline is December 13, 2013

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