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MassChallenge Activities
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Entrant Activities
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Jan -
March 1
Promoting MassChallenge
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Run MassChallenge Info Sessions and UnTapped events
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March 1 - Apr 11
Applications Open
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Accepting applications for 2012 accelerator program and competition
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Holding Info Sessions and MassChallenge UnTapped events at various locations
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Apply to MassChallenge!
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Attend MassChallenge Info Sessions and UnTapped events
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Apr 13 -
May 2
First Round Judging
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MassChallenge continues running events
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Top investors, lawyers and entrepreneurs judge entries
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Multiple judges read every plan, and provide ratings and written feedback
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MassChallenge invites 300 highest potential teams for round 2 interviews and semifinalists
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Attend events
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Prepare pitch deck for 2nd round judging
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May 9-17
Second Round Judging
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Judges rate each pitch and provide oral and written feedback
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MassChallenge invites ~125 highest potential teams to accelerator stage as finalists
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Present in-person pitches to 3-5 person judging panels
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10 min pitch
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10 min Q+A
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10 min transition
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June 25 -
Sept 30
Accelerator Stage
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Major goal:
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Connect finalists to key missing resources:
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mentors
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team members
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knowledge
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publicity
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sources of funding
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MassChallenge runs targeted events
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Workshops by experts
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Networking events with key stakeholders
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Social activitites
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MassChallenge mentors and team act as concierge helping connect finalists with resources to launch and succeed
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Each team paired with mentors based on preferences and fit
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Each team paired with law firm for free advice
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Each team granted free office space
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Teams work with mentors to
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Define goals and milestones
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Connect with other resources
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Execute toward goals
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Prepare for final pitches
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Oct 1-12
Final Judging
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5-6 Superangel-led judging panels review all remaining finalists to allocate grants
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MassChallenge facilitates pitches to other key resources
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Potential executives or team members
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Funding sources
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Foundations
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Quasi/Gov groups
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Angels + VCs
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Potential customers
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Prepare and deliver in-person pitch to judging panel
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Week of
Oct 22
Awards Ceremony
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Celebrate MassChallenge process and team accomplishments
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Announce MassChallenge grants and awards
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Attend final ceremony and celebrate
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Remain engaged as alumni
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