Throughout 2017 and beyond, WeWork plans to host events around the world in hopes recognizing and rewarding people who are thinking differently. By showcasing creators that are using fresh new projects to achieve real change, WeWork hopes they can truly support innovative ideas from aspiring entrepreneurs, inside and outside of their network. The Creator Awards will be taking place in a wide range of cities across the world, including Washington DC, Detroit, Austin, London, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Mexico City, and New York. Companies and individuals will be substantially awarded for winning a wide range of rewards at each event. Over the course of the events, WeWork plans to commit more than $20 million to empower creators in these cities. Last night, WeWork kicked off the Creator Awards in Washington DC, awarding 25 entrepreneurs from DC, Philadelphia and Boston more than $1.5 million in grants. The winners, including Byte Back, Memory Well and many others represent a diverse mix of entrepreneurs, small businesses, growing companies, non-profits, artists, and other creators that are changing the way the business world works. Winners of the Launch Award and the Scale Award will advance to WeWork’s Creator Awards Global Finals in New York this November where they will be given the opportunity to win additional grants. Four additional winners were surprised with awards honoring their commitment to the communities they serve. If you’re interested in applying to compete in the Creator Awards, you can apply here today. Applications are open for all cities, except for Washington DC obviously.
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