Prizes
Over $280,000 will be awarded at Breakthru 2011. The grand prize and two second prizes are designed to provide the top entrepreneurial New Brunswickers with a “company in a box” solution that will support the successful launch of their business ventures. They include an equity investment from NBIF and in-kind support from lawyers, accountants, and marketing consultants. With support from these professionals and NBIF, the top three finalists will get a jumpstart to building their business ventures in New Brunswick.
The 2011 Breakthru prizes are, so far:
| Prize | Grand Prize | Second Prize | Second Prize |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBIF Equity Investment |
$ 100,000 | $ 50,000 | $ 50,000 | $200,000 |
| Professional Services |
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| Legal Services - Cox & Palmer | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $15,000 |
| Accounting Services - PriceWaterhouseCoopers | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $15,000 |
| Investment Readiness - Atlantic Canada Venture Gateway | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $15,000 |
| Branding Package - OrangeSprocket | $ 15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Video Services - Outreach Productions | $ 5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Business Consulting - Entrepreneurs' Forum | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $ 5,000 | $15,000 |
| Advertising Services - CBC | $ 5,000 | $5,000 | ||
| Total Prize Packages |
$ 145,000 | $ 70,000 | $ 70,000 | $285,000 |
In-kind prizes are subject to change. Check back often as prizes may increase over the duration of the competition.
