Nations of Makers has been working with the SBA to help start, grow, and give an adrenalin shot to job training programs based in Maker Spaces.
We could also receive a $1000 dollar grant for hosting an information meeting for the 2nd round of American Made Solar Prize. There are also prizes for coming up with solar based products. https://americanmadechallenges.org/solarprize/round2.html
These incentives made possible by the leadership of NoM making connections in Washington DC and bring awareness about what maker spaces do to government officials.
I got word today that we are now a Connector partner.
Being a Connector means that you are part of the American-Made Network and an integral part of the Solar Prize community. You have the ability to help make this program a success and while doing so, you have the potential to earn cash performance payments too!
It is entirely up to us what we do with this partnership. I will be filling out some paperwork and having a phone conversation at some point. I will let you all know more as I know more. They have a webinar coming up on Venture Capital June 24th. It’s on Google Hangouts and you will have to pre register.
There are two Solar Prizes in progress—each with $3 million in cash prizes and a chance to innovate and win with the support and expertise of the national labs, incubators, investors, facilities, and seasoned industry mentors in the American-Made Network.
Round 1 will conclude in the fall of 2019. Round 2 of the Solar Prize is now open and accepting competitors. Read the rules and submit your idea by July 16.