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Whether it’s an innovative business or an invention that has not yet hit the market, we welcome you to showcase at the Empower Expo so as to access funding and market linkages.

Expo participants come by invitation-only. Please do a short video explaining your business/invention. Upload it to Youtube (unlisted) and send us a link in the provided place below.

Besides your video being clear and concise, invitations to the expo will only be awarded to businesses/ideas that best fit the following criteria.

  • How is the innovation a market disrupter, new idea on the market, or represents a significant improvement on an existing solution?

  • What is the innovation based on its potential or actual impact. This includes considering whether the innovation addresses a significant social or environmental problem, whether it has the potential to create economic value, and whether it can generate positive outcomes for stakeholders such as customers, employees, or the wider community.

  • What is the potential of commercial viability of the idea, as linked to it being a new solution or an improvement to an existing solution? The score will be based on its feasibility or viability. This includes considering whether the innovation is technically feasible, whether it can be developed and brought to market within a reasonable timeframe and budget, and whether it can generate a sustainable revenue or funding stream.

  • Judges may score an innovation based on its potential for successful implementation. This includes considering whether the innovation has a clear and actionable plan for implementation, whether it has the necessary resources, infrastructure, and support to be successful, and whether it can overcome any potential barriers or challenges.

  • Judges may score an innovation based on its potential for scalability. This includes considering whether the innovation can be replicated or adapted to other markets or contexts, whether it can be scaled up to reach a larger audience or impact, and whether it has the potential to become a global solution.