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Accelerate 2022: Citizens Make Change

February 24, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Accelerate is a civic pitch competition where individuals pitch innovative ideas in one of six categories. Panels of judges select one finalist from each category competition. The six finalists pitch in front of the combined Accelerate audience who votes on the winner. The winner receives $5,000 and the remaining five finalists each receive $2,000 to help bring their vision to life.

It’s an evening filled with amazing ideas, unparalleled networking, tangible energy, and inspiration for days. Get your tickets today!

EVENT DETAILS
February 24, 2022
4:00-8:30 p.m. (Category competitions begin at 4:30 p.m.)
Global Center for Health Innovation
(1 Saint Clair Ave, NE)

COVID protocols
All attendees must show proof of vaccination with an ID — OR — a negative PCR or certified rapid COVID test (conducted at a pharmacy/testing location, results available via app/email) within 48 hours of the event. If you are unable to access a certified rapid COVID test, an at-home test is acceptable only if it is brought with you and taken on site upon arrival for verification of results.  All guests, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask throughout the event, unless actively eating or drinking.

If you do not have proof of vaccination or tests results with you at the door, you will not be able to attend the event.

Online registration is now closed. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Contact Maeve Doley (440-749-1283) with questions. 

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

  • Citizens

CATEGORY SPONSORS

  • Authentic Cleveland Experiences
    Destination Cleveland & KJK
  • Economic Prosperity
    Lubrizol & MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network
  • Education
    Nordson
  • Health & Well-being
    Construction Employers Association & Oatey Co.
  • Quality of Life
    Growth Opps & Thompson Hine
  • Social Change
    Oswald Companies & Westfield

TECHNOVATION SPONSOR

  • Cleveland Foundation

PAST PRESENTERS SHOWCASE SPONSOR
Jackson Lewis P.C.

TEEN POP UP SHOPS SPONSOR
Burton D. Morgan Foundation

RECEPTION SPONSOR
The NRP Group

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS
ECDI
Eureka! Ranch
ioby
Southwest Airlines
Weiss Movers
Zinner & Co. LLP

Details

Date:
February 24, 2022
Time:
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Categories:
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Venue

Global Center for Health Innovation
1 St. Clair Avenue, NE
Cleveland, OH 44114 United States
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