Rules and eligibility.

Entry is open to individual entrepreneurs or early-stage companies.

Submissions will be equally considered across all business stages.

  1. All applicants must reside within the United States.

  2. Limit 1 application per participant.

  3. The competition format will consist of 2 rounds: Round 1 is open to all applicants meeting the requirements and submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee, selecting the top applicants for advancement. Round 2 will be a live pitch for each of the finalists to a panel who will determine the winner.  

    1. First Place: Up to 400 research hours from Airable Labs on the development of a soy-based product that aligns with your business plan/approach.

    2. Support in further funding and commercialization efforts if proof-of-principle research is successful, including submitting a proposal to the Ohio Soybean Council for further investment and introduction to other potential funding partners. 

  4. All applicants must agree to the terms and conditions.

  5. Airable Labs and the Ohio Soybean Council reserve the right to feature participants or event details in promotional materials. No confidential information related to IP or Business Plans will be disclosed. 

Questions?

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lhahn@wearemccracken.com