Application and Selection Requirements

Early-through-Expansion Stage Companies: applications will be accepted from technology companies from across the country.

Later-Stage Companies: applications will be accepted from technology companies according to the requirements listed below and will submit an abbreviated profile.

Expansion and Early-Stage Company Requirements

• Provide the required information in Part I to generate a login id (entrepreneur email) and personal password to access Part II.
• Part II of the application is longer than Part I, so please plan accordingly in order to meet the application deadline (Important Tip-We suggest that you cut and paste your information from a saved word document into the application.).
• Investors strongly rely on the submitted company description when deciding whether to listen to the pitch (Please pay close attention to the summary).
• There is no fee to submit an application.
• If you have any technical difficulties, please contact Kathy O'Laughlin via email to kathy@mava.org or call 410.560.5855 for assistance.

Once you have submitted BOTH Part I and Part II, your company’s entry will be reviewed by Capital Connection’s Selection Committee. All applicants will be notified of their selection status on or about April 15.

Selected companies are required to pay a presentation fee of $1200 to present at the fair that includes a specially discounted registration package for up to three company executives (includes all food and registration costs). Additional costs for custom booth set-up may be required.

As one of the requirements of selection, your presenting executive (and/or an alternate) must participate in a half-day Fast Track Seminar to be held on April 29 to prepare for the conference's formal presentations. Attendance is MANDATORY. In the event that your company receives a term sheet or is funded prior to the conference, you are still required to fully participate in all mandatory events including your presentation at Capital Connection.

Later Stage Company Requirements

• Provide the required information in Part I to generate a login id (entrepreneur email) and personal password to access Part II.
• Part II of the profile is longer than Part I, so please plan accordingly. Financials are required to be considered for the conference; however, they are not be published in the conference book (Important Tip-We suggest that you cut and paste your information from a saved word document into the application.).
• There is no fee to submit a profile.
• If you have any technical difficulties, please contact Kathy O'Laughlin via email to kathy@mava.org or call 410.560.5855 for assistance.