Questions & answers

It's a program of the UAA Center for Economic Development (Business Enterprise Institute), organized in cooperation with the Juneau Economic Development Council, Representative Ky Holland, and Alaska's angel-investor community.

Any Alaska resident, accredited or not. Under Alaska's intrastate crowdfunding laws, Alaskans can invest in Alaska companies regardless of accredited-investor status. Investors join as a cohort and pool their funds.

Complete the online application (a Google Form) with your pitch deck and business summary. Our selection committee evaluates applications on innovation, market potential and team strength, then selects the founders who pitch.

Typically around $100,000: a single pooled check from the investor cohort to one standout startup. In 2025 that recipient was SWOOP.

Dates are being finalized. Historically the education program runs in the fall with the final pitch and investment in December. Register to be notified as dates are confirmed.

It's a multi-week journey: an education program for both investors and founders leads up to a pitch night and a final pitch event where the investment is awarded.

Founders apply at no cost. Investors contribute to the pooled fund as a cohort. For current specifics, start the application or reach out via the contact page.

Sponsorship tiers run from Community Partner ($1,500) to Platinum ($10,000). See the sponsor page to download the packet or email our team.