Who Can Participate in the TAG business Launch competition

The Technology Association of Georgia, known for TAG Education, awards prizes and cash annually to start-ups. Here's an overview of the TAG business launch competition.

The Technology Association of Georgia is known for our TAG education initiatives, such as the popular TAG Education Collaborative. The organization also specializes in connecting technology professionals online, and through events like the Georgia Technology Summit.

As TAG's core purpose is to support technology-related businesses throughout the state, it makes sense that one of our organization's most popular programs is the TAG Business Launch competition. This competition awards new start-ups with cash and prizes. In 2012, the competition's top prize consisted of more than $400,000 in cash and prizes, certainly a strong incentive for new businesses.

The 2012 TAG Business Launch competition is intended for Internet technology businesses, and is restricted to businesses whose products and services are Internet-related. However, TAG does not require participating businesses to strictly deal in hardware or software. Competing businesses simply need to relate to the field of Internet technology. All participating businesses must complete a questionnaire, and initial applications were due on February 24th of 2012. However, the Business Launch competition is an annual event, and new start-ups can begin preparing for the next contest in 2013, by using the resources on TAG's website.

Startup businesses will need to provide an executive summary. Businesses also need to participate in a pitch presentation. The other requirements of the TAG Business Launch competition are outlined at http://www.tagthink.com. This website also contains more information about TAG education and Tag Think, an online community that helps Georgia technology professionals collaborate, share content, and effectively communicate ideas. TAG is an excellent resource for new businesses, especially through programs like TAG Business Launch 2012.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG):
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 14,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG's mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia's technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia's technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state's economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG's charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.