Test Thursday: Pop-up Open Call for Entrepreneurs
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We’re now accepting applications for Test Thursdays at Welcome to Chinatown’s Small Business Innovation Hub (115 Bowery), our community space designed to support existing and emerging businesses like yours. Are you an entrepreneur ready to test your concept in the heart of Chinatown?
What is Test Thursday?
Test Thursday is our initiative that gives new entrepreneurs the chance to:
Trial their product or concept in a real-world setting
Engage with customers and gather feedback
Build awareness within the Chinatown community
Access free space and visibility at no cost to you
Receive support and resources from Welcome to Chinatown’s team and wider network
Past Test Thursday pop-ups have featured inspiring entrepreneurs like Noah from Onigiri Noah, Derick from Higgled & Piggled, and Christina from Favor Coffee, who each brought their unique concepts to life right here at The Hub. You could be next!
Who should apply?
Entrepreneurs testing new ideas
Vendors building a following
Makers & artists launching or exploring retail
Small businesses trialing new concepts
Startups seeking real-time customer feedback
What You Get:
A FREE pop-up space at The Hub (115 Bowery)
Support from the Welcome to Chinatown team (before, during and after)
Promotion through Welcome to Chinatown’s platforms
Feedback from real customers
A supportive network of fellow entrepreneurs, community members and business experts
How to Apply:
Are you ready to host your own Test Thursday pop-up?
Our team will be in touch if your concept is a good fit for Test Thursdays. If not, we’ll save your info for future events and programming!
Questions? Email us at: jackie@welcometochinatown.com
Test Thursday：創業者快閃活動公開招募
我們現在開放「Test Thursdays」申請！地點在 Welcome to Chinatown 的小商業創新中心 Hub (115 Bowery)— 專為支持新創與在地商家而設。準備好在唐人街核心測試你的點子了嗎？
什麼是 「Test Thursday」？
「Test Thursday」是我們推出的一項計畫，讓新創業者有機會：
在真實場景中試營自己的產品或商業概念
與顧客互動並收集回饋
在唐人街社區中建立品牌曝光與認知
免費使用空間，無需任何費用
獲得 Welcome to Chinatown 團隊及其廣大網絡的支援與資源
過去的 Test Thursday 快閃活動曾邀請到多位充滿靈感的創業者，例如 Onigiri Noah 的 Noah、Higgled & Piggled 的 Derick，以及 Favor Coffee 的 Christina，他們都在 The Hub 將自己的創意概念實現。
誰適合申請？
測試新點子的創業者
想建立粉絲群的攤主
正在探索零售通路的創作者與藝術家
想試驗新概念的小型商家
尋求即時顧客回饋的新創團隊
你將獲得：
The Hub（115 Bowery）的免費快閃空間
Welcome to Chinatown 團隊全程支援（活動前、中、後）
在 Welcome to Chinatown 各大平台上的宣傳推廣
真實顧客的回饋與建議
一個由創業者、社區成員與商業專家組成的支持網絡
如何申請：
你準備好舉辦自己的 Test Thursday 快閃活動了嗎？
第一步：填寫我們的小商業基本資料表
第二步：完成 Test Thursday 申請表
如果你的概念符合 Test Thursday 的方向，我們的團隊會與你聯繫。若未入選，我們也會保留你的資料，用於未來的活動與項目規劃！
有問題請寄信至：jackie@welcometochinatown.com
