BiD Challenge 2006: the International Business Plan Competition for Poverty Reduction and Profit

Start: Mar 20, 2006


The BiD Challenge is offering €150.000 in start-up finance for plans that
combine income generating business with poverty reduction in a feasible way.
Both new ideas and plans to expand an existing business can compete.

Here are five good reasons to participate:

1. Clear formats that help you write a solid business plan
2. Concrete feedback from experts
3. Personal and professional coaching
4. Promote your plan to experts, media, partners and investors.
5. Win start-up finance

The deadline to submit your 3 page business plan is March 20th.

Find out more at www.bidchallenge.org or send an email to info@bidchallenge.org

For additional resources, check out the Business in Development (BiD) Network, an online marketplace where you can meet and share with entrepreneurs, investors, experts and potential partners.
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FILLING CHALLENGE 2006
Submitted by NATHAN on February 28, 2006 - 07:57.
WE ARE A RURAL COMPANY WHO NEED FUNDING,BUT THE PROCESS FO FILLING IN THE FORMS ONLINE FOR CHALLENGE 2006 IS TOO COMPLICATED AT OUR LEVEL OF IT. COULD YOU PLEASE SIMPLIFY IT SO THAT WE CAN SEND OUR APPLICATION,OR SEND US FORMS ON P.O.BOX 1417 KAMPALA UGANDA,EAST AFRICA.
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BiD Challenge
Submitted by Rob Katz on February 28, 2006 - 10:48.
Hi Nathan, Your best bet is to e-mail the organizers at: info@bidchallenge.org. I'll send them an e-mail on your behalf. Good luck! Rob
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Application BiD Challenge
Submitted by Laura Smeets on March 2, 2006 - 10:59.
Dear Nathan, First create your profile ("log in") Then click "I have registered and want to start writing my business plan now!" and just follow the instructions. The guidelines for writing the plan can be found on: http://www.bidnetwork.org/article-672-en.html You can use these to write your plan, before you submit it on the site. DEADLINE: 20 March 2006 You can still change your plan online until March 20th! Good luck!!
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BUSINESS PLAN SUBMISSION
Submitted by _afnssoya on March 9, 2006 - 05:57.
Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to submit my business plan on SOY PROCESSING to meet the deadline of March, 20th,2006 Kind regards, Yours, Bosco AFNS
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Just an Inquiry
Submitted by Ceferino A. Pacio II on March 9, 2006 - 09:12.
Good day. I would just like to ask if in joining the BiD Challenge 2006, is a participant allowed to submit only one business plan or contribution? Thanks for your immediate reply and God Bless :) Sincerely, Ceferino A. Pacio II Philippines
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Questions about the Bid Challenge
Submitted by John Paul on March 9, 2006 - 09:44.
For questions regarding the BiD Challenge, please send an email to info@bidchallenge.org Nextbillion.net is promoting the business plan competition, but we are not directly involved in administering it. John
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How to enter my business plan box
Submitted by Frank on March 15, 2006 - 11:15.
i have register and is unable to see the confirmatiom link message.What do i do
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I need a coach
Submitted by Frank on March 18, 2006 - 13:24.
i urgently need a coach on microfinance practies
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bid challenge
Submitted by _John van Duursen on March 20, 2006 - 02:50.

hi frank, regarding your questions / remarks; - you may find your confirmation mail in the spam filter of your inbox - we can provide you with a business coach, providing that you have sumbitted a business proposal in through www.bidchallenge.org

good luck!

john van Duursen


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BiD Challenge
Submitted by _John van Duursen on March 20, 2006 - 02:52.
Dear Ceferino, You may submit as many plans as you like. good luck! John van Duursen
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BiD Challenge
Submitted by _John van Duursen on March 20, 2006 - 02:56.
Dear Bosco, I have checked your entry (20th of march 2006, 8.54 amsterdam time) and conclude that you have 2 accounts but an incomplete entry. I hope you still have the time, energy and ambition to submit your proposal! Good luck, john van Duursen
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baah!
Submitted by sasi kanth on March 24, 2006 - 21:49.
Missed! Did not know about this till now and I am 5 days late! :(
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Waiting
Submitted by Ravkr on December 5, 2007 - 21:53.
I'm just waiting for this challenge to come-up again!
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