Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
Please find some previously answered questions below. If your question is not answered, please feel free to contact us via email and/or attend an informational meeting.
Was the competition open to students
Absolutely, as long as they met the other requirements.
Was the competition open to community members
Absolutely, as long as they met the other requirements.
Was this a Humboldt only competition?
No, this competition was for all of far Northern California.
Did I need to be in far Northern California to compete?
No, but you did need to be willing to relocate if you won.
What is far Northern California?
For this competition, far Northern California refers to Del Norte, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
I am just in the idea stage, can I compete?
Yes, as long as you are willing to test your assumptions, you can compete (and you meet the other rules).
I have an existing company, can I compete?
Yes! As long as the prize money would have a significant positive impact on your company (and you meet the other rules).
Can I attend the workshops without joining the competition?
For sure! We want our workshops to be available for anyone looking to build their skills. Links for workshops are provided next to the workshop event details.
Can I participate if I don’t have a business idea?
Yes! We encourage you to. Every good idea needs a team behind it, apply, tell us you want to be a part of a Team and we will help you find a team.
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