Application & Selection Requirements-
1) EXPANSION TO EARLY STAGE
2) LATER STAGE GROWTH COMPANIES
Expansion to Early Stage Companies
Applications will be accepted from early through expansion stage technology companies in the Mid-Atlantic and broader East Coast region.
Early through expansion stage companies must complete and submit Part I and Part II of the online application by COB-Wednesday,April 9th
- Provide the required information in Part I to generate a login id (CEO/entrepreneur's email) and personal password to access Part II.
- Important Tip-Part II of the application is longer than Part I, so please plan accordingly. 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 or not 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 prior to April 15th.
Early through expansion selected companies are required to pay a presentation fee of $1200 to present at the fair that includes registrations 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, if your company is selected, your presenting executive (and/or an alternate) must participate in a half-day Fast Track Seminar to be held on April 22nd at the Tower Club in McLean VA to prepare for the fair's formal presentations. Attendance is MANDATORY. In the event, 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 the presentation at Capital Connection.
Later Stage Company Requirements
Later stage companies must complete and submit Part I and Part II of the online profile by April 30th
- Provide the required information in Part I to generate a login id (CEO/entrepreneur's email) and personal password to access Part II.
- Important Tip-Part II of the application is longer than Part I, so please plan accordingly. 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 selected, the registration fee is $1400.
- If you have any technical difficulties, please contact Kathy O'Laughlin via email to kathy@mava.org or call 410.560.5855 for assistance.
Go to Part I to begin the application process!

