Entering a startup competition to win funding for your venture has a lot of benefits, even if you aren't victorious.
Thousands try, but only a few score the top prizes, which often include hefty cash prizes, mentorships, and exposure for your business.
To give you an idea of what it takes to win first place in a funding competition, we compiled a list of winners from several of this year's contests.
To read the full, original article click on this link: How These Brilliant Businesses Won Startup Competitions In 2010
Author: Judith Aquino