Why Enter

The Challenge is your chance to test your company's investment potential, gain free and constructive feedback on areas for improvement, meet with investors and business professionals, and ultimately stand the chance of gaining a slice of real equity investment, up to £5 million.

Summary of benefits to all entrants

• Free use of the Gauntlet tool, saving you £299
• Free personalised report card for every completed entry, benchmarking you against best practice, highlighting what investors are looking for, and outlining how you measure up.
• Opportunity for free or subsidised Investment Readiness training from Connect Midlands through the InvoRed programme

Additional benefits for the best performing entrants

• Opportunity to submit a business plan and have it analysed and scored by industry professionals
• Chance to present to a panel of professionals and investors and receive constructive feedback on your proposal
• Opportunity for further investment readiness coaching or mentoring
• Stand to gain equity finance of up to £5 million from the Challenge backers - Catapult Venture Managers Ltd, East Midlands Early Growth Fund, and Advantage Business Angels
• Potential to present at Connect Midlands investment platforms such as Springboard, Red Carpet, Round Table, or the Connect Midlands Investment Conference