FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is NEIdeas: Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth?

  • Is applying to a challenge a lot of work?

  • What is there to gain from NEIdeas, aside from a cash award?

  • What is the timeframe for NEIdeas?

  • What is an ‘existing’ business?

  • What types of businesses are eligible to apply?

  • Can a not-for-profit organization apply?

  • Can a Low-Profit Limited Liability Company (L3C) apply?

  • How many times can a business apply to NEIdeas?

  • I applied to NEIdeas in the past and did not win an award. Am I eligible to apply in 2018?

  • I am a past winner of the NEIdeas Challenge, am I eligible to win?

  • Are there any tips for applying?

  • What happens after submitting an application?

  • What is required of finalists?

  • What is expected of winners?

  • Are NEIdeas awards taxable income?

  • Where can an Applicant find help completing an application?

  • Who should applicants contact with technical difficulties online?