Wow! $15 000 in prize to Win Competition: Entrepreneurial Excellence of Afro-descendants
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- 6 days ago
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Updated: 1 day ago
Hey you, you're an entrepreneur from the Afro-descendant community !
Are you between 18 and 35 years old?
Do you dream of starting your own business?
Do you have a brilliant idea but lack funding or support?
Do you dream of making your dreams come true?
This is the contest for you.
TO WIN: Up to $15,000 in funding + mentoring + visibility!
This competition is your springboard to:
Start your business or take your project to the next level
Be supported by experts from the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Benefit from intensive training, networking and media exposure
And above all… maybe win one of the three grand prizes !
Who is it for?
You are of African descent , based in Montreal
You are between 18 and 35 years old
You have a project idea or you have just started your business
You want to have an impact in your community
Calendar
Pre-registration (simple form – 5 min)
Selection of candidates
Intensive training + personalized support
Final pitch in front of the jury
Awards ceremony
Price
1st Prize – $10,000 CAD
2nd prize – $3,500 CAD
3rd prize – $1,500 CAD
+ Access to a business network, comprehensive mentoring, entrepreneurial support and more
Places are limited
Don't miss your chance.
Make your voice heard. Showcase your talent. Turn your dream into a business.
Complete the pre-selection form now.
💬 Any questions?
Write to us at infos@amazingone.biz or follow us on Instagram @ a1amazingone
Here are some criteria for selecting projects
A rigorous evaluation system designed to identify entrepreneurial initiatives that combine excellence and sustainable innovation within the Montreal ecosystem. Particularly, projects demonstrating a harmonious balance between commercial ambition and tangible social commitment to the Quebec community.
All financial projections and analyses must be presented in accordance with current Canadian accounting standards.
A jury committed to making your potential shine
The Amazing One selection committee is composed of professionals from diverse sectors such as entrepreneurship, the social economy, community development, education, and culture. This diversity of profiles allows for a rigorous and fair evaluation of projects based on predefined criteria. The committee is committed to supporting impactful initiatives, with particular attention paid to innovation, feasibility, and contribution to Montreal's Afro-descendant community. Committee members act in a spirit of kindness and transparency, with a focus on providing constructive feedback to each candidate.
To ensure the integrity of the process, members adhere to a rigorous ethical charter in accordance with Canadian standards and report any potential conflict of interest.
Projects will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Clarity and relevance of the project
Consistency between the idea, the objectives and the identified needs
Clear understanding of the target market
Potential for social impact
Project's ability to generate a positive impact in the Afro-descendant community
Economic, social or cultural repercussions
Project innovation
Innovative nature of the proposed idea or solution
Differentiator from what already exists
Feasibility
Realism of the action plan and the means implemented
Financial and organizational viability
Commitment and motivation
Involvement of the entrepreneur in the project
Long-term vision
Pitch (oral presentation)
Ability to communicate your project well during selection interviews
Clarity, passion, structure of speech
Sustainable criteria (bonus)
Integration of sustainable ecological or social elements into the project
Respect for ethical and inclusive principles
Example of Application File Structure
For the Afro-descendant Entrepreneurial Excellence Competition – Montreal
1. Presentation of the Project
Name of project / company : Sector of activity : Name of project leader : Age : City of residence :
Project summary (max 150 words) :
Ex: BLK & Beautiful is a luxury streetwear brand focused on accessories and eyewear. It aims to offer a bold and refined style, while promoting the Afro-urban aesthetic.
2. Objectives & Relevance
What need or problem does this project want to solve?
Why is this project important to you?
Who is it aimed at (customers, community)?
Ex: This project aims to fill the lack of representation of Afro-descendants in the luxury accessories industry by offering a brand inspired by our culture.
3. Impact on the Afro-descendant community
How does your project contribute to the development or empowerment of the community?
Social, cultural or economic repercussions?
Ex: BLK & Beautiful will create collaborations with young Black designers, offer inclusive visual campaigns and organize fashion mentorship events.
4. Innovative Character
What makes your idea original?
What did you imagine that was different or new?
Ex: The integration of augmented reality into our glasses to create a unique connected experience in high-end streetwear.
5. Feasibility & Action Plan
Where are you at? (idea, prototype, already in operation?)
What are the next steps?
What partners or resources do you already have?
Ex: Glasses prototype completed, first visuals created, social media testing begins. Next step: creation of the first mini-collection and online store.
6. Vision & Growth
Where do you want this project to be in 1 year? 3 years?
What are your long-term goals?
Ex: Within 3 years, BLK & Beautiful wants to be distributed in concept stores in Montreal, Toronto and Paris, with a team of creatives from the diaspora.
7. Financing requirements
Why do you need the price?
How will the funds be used?
What are your other sources of funding (if any)?
Ex: The prize will be used to produce the first collection, create an e-commerce site and launch a targeted marketing campaign for the Afro-Montreal community.
8. Personal motivation
Why is this competition important to you?
What is your relationship with entrepreneurship?
What do you want to learn or experience in this course?
Ex: I grew up without an entrepreneurial role model from my culture. Today, I want to be that role model, and this competition gives me the structure, the means, and the credibility to succeed.
💬 Any questions?
Write to us at infos@amazingone.biz or follow us on Instagram @ a1amazingone
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