Eligibility Criteria

  • You have a clear business idea or want to develop one in our key focus areas.

  • You are a values-driven founder committed to promoting freedom and prosperity.

  • The company was established no earlier than January 1, 2022.

  • You have raised no more than $10M from combined funding sources.

  • At least one of the founders should be living in the United States.

Categories

Individual Freedom & Free Markets

This category includes businesses or projects that focus on promoting entrepreneurship, free competition, and market-based solutions. If your business creates opportunities for individuals to thrive through innovation, reduces barriers to entry in a market, or supports the principles of free enterprise, it belongs in this category.
Examples: Platforms for small business growth, tools for free trade, or technologies that reduce government dependency in commerce.

Life Sciences

Projects in this category focus on exploring fundamental biological processes to deepen understanding of life and humanity’s role in nature. If your business advances health, environmental preservation, or the study of ecosystems, it likely falls here.
Examples: Biotechnology innovations, medical research, or conservation projects protecting biodiversity.

Character Virtue Development

This category supports businesses that help individuals or communities cultivate virtues like diligence, curiosity, gratitude, integrity, or civic responsibility. If your project develops tools, resources, or programs to nurture these moral or intellectual qualities, it fits here.
Examples: Educational platforms teaching resilience and grit, programs encouraging civic engagement, or tools to inspire intellectual curiosity in youth.

Creativity and Arts

Businesses under this category promote artistic expression or creativity as a means to enrich culture, inspire innovation, or address societal issues. If your project elevates the arts, supports creative communities, or merges art with other disciplines, it belongs here.
Examples: Art-focused community hubs, creative tools for artists, or cultural preservation initiatives.

Social Entrepreneurship

This category includes businesses that tackle social or environmental challenges using entrepreneurial strategies. If your project aims to create positive social impact while maintaining a sustainable business model, it qualifies here.
Examples: Startups solving issues like clean water access, education, or renewable energy through innovative business practices.