The Competition
Five Categories and Over $35,000 in Prizes
April 12 - 15
‘Silent auction meets Shark Tank’ in this entrepreneurial competition staged April 12 through April 15, 2018 in downtown Marquette, Michigan. Innovators and entrepreneurs will create an expression of their business idea which will be displayed in businesses throughout Marquette's Downtown District. The contest will award over $35,000 in prizes to great business ideas or products that are positioned to execute. In addition to juried prizes, there is a Crowd Favorite category with a minimum purse of $1,000 that allows onlookers to vote and determine the most popular exhibit. The event includes a Get Smart at SmartPrize Conference and wraps up with judging and the SmartPrize Award Banquet.
About SmartPrize
Innovators and Entrepreneurs Start Smart with SmartPrize
Since 2016, innovators and entrepreneurs have found the tools, connections, and practical experience they need to take their innovation or business to the next level through their participation in SmartPrize. Meet our SmartPrize alumni and read their success stories. Then register for the upcoming SmartPrize event and get ready to launch your big idea.
Speakers
Crowd Favorite Votes
20,000
30
In Prizes
$70K
Exhibitors
50
Since 2016, SmartPrize has helped innovators and entrepreneurs get the information and connections they need to get their big idea off the ground. Meet our Alumni.
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Success Stories
