Who are Newpreneurs?
A new breed of entrepreneurs who are using the recession as a catalyst to start a business or develop an idea. Using an innovative approach, they seize each opportunity with passion and ambition. By relying on emerging technologies, trusted resources and successful mentors, they take their business to the next level.

What is the deadline to enter?
August 14, 2009, 11:59:59 PM PT

Is there any cost to enter?
There is no purchase necessary to enter the contest.

What are the prizes?
Grand Prize=$50,000, Second Prize=$25,000. Third Prize=$15,000 and two Fourth Prizes=$5,000.

How will the Newpreneur of Year be determined?
30 semifinalists will be selected in total from all the submissions (5 per region). Each of the 6 regional events will have 5 semifinalists compete for 2 finalist spots (see updated Terms and Conditions, 10/26/09). The resulting 13 finalists will compete via public voting on inc.com/newpreneur. After public voting has been completed, 5 winners will be selected to compete at the Finale event in San Francisco on November 18, 2009. Each of these winners will win a share of the $100,000, and one winner will receive the grand prize of a $50,000 business grant and become the Newpreneur of the Year.

Where can I find the official Terms & Conditions for the contest?
http://www.inc.com/newpreneur/terms.html

I'm a member of the media and I'd like more information. Who do I contact?
Andrea Meyer
Americas PR Manager
Alibaba.com
(408) 748-1200, x221
ameyer@alibaba-inc.com