Entrepreneurial Showcase Applications Due May 12
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 6, 2016) — If you or your organization is interested in being an exhibitor at the Soirée and Bluegrass Showcase of Emerging Entrepreneurs and University Researchers (SPARK) on Wednesday, May 25, the time to take action is now. The exhibitor application deadline is Thursday, May 12. Click here for the exhibitor application.
The Lexington Office of the Kentucky Innovation Network and the Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship, housed within the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business ane Economics, will be awarding prizes at the SPARK event. The local office of the network will provide a $500 prize for the Best Company display, while the Von Allmen Center will provide a $500 award for the Best University Researcher display, as selected by an independent panel of judges. Research posters will be judged on their overall potential for commercialization.
The showcase will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., May 25, at Copper Roux, located at 861 South Broadway in Lexington. Exhibitor set up begins promptly at 4:15 p.m. General admission tickets, which include refreshments and hors d'oeuvres, are priced at $25. As an added incentive, the first 20 companies and 10 university researchers to register, and be accepted, will get one free ticket to the event. Space is limited. Register here for general admission.
Non-exhibitors are also welcome to attend and show your entrepreneurial support.
Exhibitors please note:
- 3x4 table space available to companies only
- UK researchers will have space for posters only and must bring their own easels
- Limited and/or no guarantee of electrical outlet
- All equipment must be charged and able to run independently of electricity
Please follow these steps to upload your document:
1. Open attached file and complete required info
2. Save file as your company name (do not close document)
3. Click on the application link at the bottom page to upload your PDF
4. Click "Add to Drive" box
5. Click "Open in Drive" box
6. Right-click on the circle in middle of screen
7. Choose "Upload Files"
8. Browse and select your file to upload
9. Verify that your document uploaded properly
Commerce Lexington is a co-sponsor of this event.
Please contact Becky Marefat at 257-7666 or becky.marefat@uky.edu if you have any questions or problems uploading your document.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Becky Marefat, 859-257-7666.