Where:
UMASS Lowell IHUB
110 Canal St
Lowell, MA 01854
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Business, Food, Innovation, Tech
Event website:
http://thecapitalnetwork.org/events/funding-your-startup-lowell-city-of-lowell-ihub-tcn-m2d2-event/
Join us at the iHub on September 28th 2017 4:30 – 7PM for an evening with investors and entrepreneurs to discuss funding options and grant opportunities for Lowell startups. A variety of investors and mentors who support Lowell’ and Merrimack Valley’s growing innovation community will host office hours and lead a panel discussion about funding options and resources.
The evening will include the announcement of a new initiative, the Lowell Entrepreneurship Assistance Program (LEAP) giving founders from Lowell the opportunity to apply for a 6 month membership to The Capital Network to benefit from our programs, education and network.
4:30 – 5:00PM: Registration, Networking & Introductions
5:00 – 6:00PM Moderated conversation about Funding w/ Investors & Founders
6:00 – 7:00PM Office Hours with Investors and Mentors
Join The Capital Network for an evening to learn from and network with Lowell’s innovation community and its supporters. Hear from a veteran panel of experts from the Angel, SBIR and Banking worlds who will compare and contrast the many ways you can fund your startup. The discussion will address common questions including:
What are the best funding options for growing my business?
At what stage should I go after external funding?
How much money should I ask for?
What metrics do I need to show to ask for funding?
Does ‘NO’ mean ‘maybe later?’
If you are an entrepreneur or investor looking for early stage companies, then you do NOT want to miss this event!
Food & Networking post-discussion.
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 9:00p
Sam Adams Taproom Downtown Boston