WeWork Small Business Week 2022 Contest FAQs

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Organizations that:

  • Have a headquarters located in the United States
  • Currently employ 200 or fewer W-2 based employees
  • Meet all other eligibility requirements as stated in the Contest Official Rules

Please note that current WeWork members and past winners of WeWork programs are not eligible at this time.


My business is not based in the United States. Am I still eligible to enter?

Unfortunately, no. Businesses must be based in the United States.


I used to be a WeWork member, but no longer am. Am I still eligible?

Yes.

Contest Entry

How do I enter?

During the Contest entry period, You can enter at we.co/smallbizcontest. Entry submissions will be accepted from May 2, 2022 at 9am ET through May 13, 2022 at 5pm ET (“Contest Entry Period”).


How will submissions be judged?

Submissions will be judged by WeWork pursuant to the judging criteria set forth in the contest official rules, including reviewing the company’s goals and vision and how the resources provided by WeWork would be beneficial to the business’ growth and achievement of said vision.

Activation

My company is a fast-growing startup. I don’t need a 20p office right now but anticipate needing that or a bigger space within the next six months. Will I be able to expand my office space as my organization grows?

No. You will only be able to use the office which is awarded to you with this contest.  

General Questions

My business received an award from a previous WeWork offer (e.g., Women for Tomorrow, National Small Business Week Contest (2021), WeWork Changemakers: Sustainability Series, etc). Am I still eligible to apply for the WeWork Small Business Week Contest?

No. In order to give as many people an opportunity to participate in a WeWork sponsored program, if you have previously  been a winner/awardee of a WeWork program or contest in the calendar years of 2021 and 2022 (e.g., Women for Tomorrow, National Small Business Week Contest (2021), WeWork Changemakers: Sustainability Series, etc.), you are not eligible for participation in this contest.