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The finalists have been announced for the Loudoun Innovation Challenge! The 10 finalists in the 2024 competition are contending for their chance to take home a share of $85,000 in total grants. The winner of each category walks away with $15,000 for their innovation and YOU, the public, will vote for the $10,000 People’s Choice Award winner. Winners will be announced at an exclusive, invite-only gala event on December 5, 2024, at Belmont Country Club. Congratulations to the finalists: Clean Technology Innovation: ? Emtel Energy USA ? Young Scholars Circle, LLC (The Masterpiece Academy) Cyber and Defense Innovation: ? AnzenSage LLC ? MeasuredRisk Highly Specialized Manufacturing Innovation: ? Pattent ? SkyRFID, LLC Industry Transformation Innovation: ? Chunky Vegan ? noHack Life Sciences Technology Innovation: ? RoadDoc ? Vascrisk Voting for the People’s Choice Award will remain open until midnight on December 4, 2024. Learn more about this year’s Innovation Challenge finalists and cast your vote at https://hubs.li/Q02YXg8Q0.

Join us on Tuesday, December 17 for next month's Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Build, Protect, Thrive: Trademark and Patent Strategies for Small Business Owners. The speaker will be David Ludwig, an attorney who focuses on civil litigation in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, internet / domain names, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, and bankruptcy law / creditors’ rights, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution, and corporate and small business law.

A huge congratulations to the Chunky Vegan team on their successful first weekend at the EatLoco Farmers Market in Brambleton! You may remember the Chunky Vegan name as CEO & Founder Camille Hardy presented at our June 1 Million Cups event. We are so excited to have worked alongside Camille as she developed her product. Our Loudoun Economic Development team is thrilled to be on this journey with you, Camille. We are so proud of all you’ve achieved, and we know this is just the beginning! #LoudounPossible

You have until midnight to apply for the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge! You don't want to miss this opportunity to win big for your innovation in any of these categories: ?? Life Sciences ?? Cyber and Defense ?? Highly Specialized Manufacturing ?? Clean Technology ?? Industry Transformation Each category winner receives $15,000, and the People’s Choice Award, determined by public vote, offers an additional $10,000. Beyond the prize money, winners also gain access to a six-week Growth Program led by Startups Ignite and a full year of personalized mentorship, offering invaluable guidance as they scale their businesses. Applications close at midnight! Apply at: https://hubs.li/Q02Srl_C0

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the 2024 Loudoun Innovation Challenge. Applications close at midnight on October 28, 2024. If you think your innovation has what it takes to win up to $25,000, apply today! Five Challenge Categories will be featured this year: ?? Life Sciences ?? Cyber and Defense ?? Highly Specialized Manufacturing ?? Clean Technology ?? Industry Transformation Each category winner receives $15,000, and the People’s Choice Award, determined by public vote, offers an additional $10,000. Beyond the prize money, winners also gain access to a six-week Growth Program led by Startups Ignite and a full year of personalized mentorship, offering invaluable guidance as they scale their businesses. Winners will be announced at a prestigious gala event on December 5, 2024, at Belmont Country Club. The gala will bring together Loudoun entrepreneurs and business investors for an evening of celebration and networking. Learn more and apply at https://hubs.li/Q02SrCQy0. #LoudounPossible

We are happy to introduce virtual versions of our Foundation of Finance: Using QuickBooks classes! The focus of the training is to help small Loudoun County businesses understand both the importance of sound financial management and teach businesses how to effectively use QuickBooks as an affordable tool. Each business that attends will be eligible to receive a one-year subscription to QuickBooks and receive up to five hours of individualized support for their QuickBooks account. Interested in attending? Please use the registration links below ?? Sessions will be held: ?? October 30 from 12-2pm: https://hubs.li/Q02VG5zy0 ?? November 21 from 12-2pm: https://hubs.li/Q02VG5MN0 #LoudounPossible

Join us for November's Launch Loudoun Lunch and Learn: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps. Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. Register using the link in the event! #LoudounPossible

We are getting close to the application deadline for the Loudoun Innovation Challenge. Applications close at midnight on October 28, 2024. If you think your innovation has what it takes to win up to $25,000, apply today! Five Challenge Categories will be featured this year: ?? Industry Transformation ?? Life Sciences ?? Cyber and Defense ?? Highly Specialized Manufacturing ?? Clean Technology Each category winner receives $15,000, and the People’s Choice Award, determined by public vote, offers an additional $10,000. Beyond the prize money, winners also gain access to a six-week Growth Program led by Startups Ignite and a full year of personalized mentorship, offering invaluable guidance as they scale their businesses. Winners will be announced at a prestigious gala event on December 5, 2024, at Belmont Country Club. The gala will bring together Loudoun entrepreneurs and business investors for an evening of celebration and networking. Learn more and apply at https://hubs.li/Q02SCb3S0

You only have 2?? weeks left to apply to win up to $25,000 for your innovation! The Loudoun Innovation Challenge application closes midnight on Monday, October 28. Winners will be announced at a gala event on Dec. 5, at Belmont Country Club. Learn more ?? https://hubs.li/Q02SC6Ht0

Don't forget ?? The new application deadline for the Loudoun Innovation Challenge has been moved to Monday, October 28 at midnight! This year's categories are: ?? Industry Transformation Innovation ?? Life Sciences Innovation ?? Cyber and Defense Innovation ?? Highly Specialized Manufacturing Innovation ?? Clean Technology Innovation Each category winner receives $15,000, and the People’s Choice Award, determined by public vote, offers an additional $10,000. Beyond the prize money, winners also gain access to a six-week Growth Program led by Startups Ignite and a full year of personalized mentorship, offering invaluable guidance as they scale their businesses. Learn more and apply today at https://hubs.li/Q02SCcN60 #LoudounPossible