GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$15,000 cash grant (taxable) for one winner; $500 Empromptu credits for ten runner-ups. One-time award.
Applications open April 1st and close April 25th.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
One founder wins $15,000; ten runner-ups each receive $500 in Empromptu credits.
Selection is based on clarity of problem, specificity of vision for building on Empromptu, and a realistic plan for the funds. Every applicant receives a response.
WHAT IT TAKES
Create a free Empromptu account — ~2 minutes
Complete 12 short application questions covering your idea, build plan, and use of funds — Under 10 minutes
Wait for review and notification — After April 27th; winner announced in May
WORTH KNOWING
The selection criteria explicitly reward specificity: knowing exactly what you would build with Empromptu and having a concrete, realistic plan for the $15,000 matters more than a polished pitch. Runner-ups also get priority consideration for a Phase 2 accelerator program.
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