I haven't seen much in the news about this, so in case you haven't heard:
Subject: Intel/SBTI Grant Announcement: 100,000 dollar grant in technology for small businesses
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Intel® Corporation and the Small Business Technology Institute (SBTI) – a non-profit institution, are sponsoring The World of Difference Program to help small businesses understand how their business can benefit from technology. The program consists of two parts: a $100,000 contest and a series of educational conferences in select cities.
U.S. based small businesses can enter independently, or work with an active Intel Reseller to enter their business vision.
Five finalists will receive a trip to NYC to present their business case at the final World of Difference Contest in NYC. The contest winner will receive $100,000 in technology products and services. Terms and conditions apply. The entry deadline is September 6, 2005.
Enter the World of Difference contest at http://www.theworldofdifference.org, or visit http://www.intel.com/smallbusiness to link to the world of difference site.