Monday, November 16, 2015

Igniting the Future of Entrepreneurship in Hampton Roads

Spark Tank: Launch Day
November 19, 2015
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Advanced Technology Center
1800 College Crescent
Virginia Beach, VA 

More than 20 student companies from nine Virginia Beach high schools compete for real startup funding from real investors. This is the marquee event in authentic entrepreneurial experiences for youth, featuring an exciting lineup of activities:

Keynote Address
A surprise VIP from the Hampton Roads business community will speak about how entrepreneurship launches futures.

Pitch and Catch Fire
Student companies get three minutes in the crucible of the Spark Tank to pitch their concepts to local business luminaries to vie for critical grant funding to spark their businesses.

Work the Floor

Students network and hustle - convention-style - to solicit real investments to kindle their startups and impress guest entrepreneur judges.

Panel Discussion
Our distinguished judges discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to make a venture soar.

Open to the general public. Visit www.jahamptonroads.com or contact Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads at 757-455-9501 or info@jahamptonroads.com for more information.