How it Works
NEW DATE FOR INFO NIGHT AND APPLICATION TO BE ANNOUNCED WHEN WORLDWIDE TRAVEL IS SAFE.
1. Attend the Informational Session in person or through Live Stream.
2. Submit your application when it becomes available. 3. Eight founders will then be selected to pitch their ideas to our judges. 4. The winning team receives $50,000 of equity-free cash, $25,000 in free co-working space, and $25,000 in in-kind services. 5. The two runner-up companies receive $5,000 of equity-free cash, $25,000 in free co-working space, and $25,000 in in-kind services. *All winning teams must commit to moving their company headquarters to Tacoma for a minimum of 1 year.* |
Our MissionAs entrepreneurs, investors, and Tacoma enthusiasts, we founded THE TACOMA CHALLENGE to drive awareness to our city as an outstanding place to grow your product, idea, or creation. Tacoma wants YOUR company and has the resources, network, space, and funding that you need to flourish.
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The Date To Be Announced Soon
What you will need:
1. Answer some questions about your company. 2. Make a simple 1 minute video. 3. Give us a Business Plan and Financials. 4. Discover Tacoma. |
Learn About Tacoma
Mayor Woodards Welcomes You to Tacoma
University Talent Generators
Videos from the University of Puget Sound President, Isiaah Crawford and University of Washington Tacoma, Dean of the School of Engineering, Raj Katti.
Videos from the University of Puget Sound President, Isiaah Crawford and University of Washington Tacoma, Dean of the School of Engineering, Raj Katti.
Isiaah Crawford PhD, University of Puget Sound President
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Raj Katti PhD, UW Tacoma, Dean of Engineering & Technology
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