6th Annual MU New Venture Idea Competition
Who
The competition is open to any individual or team of up to four students enrolled at MU during the Fall Semester.
What
Each student team completes a two-page venture idea submission form and submits it online to James Baskett via e-mail (jab7v7@mail.missouri.edu) or to Greg Bier (mailto:bierg@missouri.edu. The form for the 2010 competition is posted above. Certificates will be awarded to all finalists. The finalists in each of the categories will receive lunch with the judges, with top team earing a $2,000 prize. The 2nd place individual or team in each category will receive a $1,000 prize. The 3rd place individual or team in each category will receive a $500 prize.
Where
Ten teams in two categories, undergraduate and graduate, will be selected for a first round of presentation on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00pm in Cornell 40 or 42. This field will be narrowed down to three teams from each category for a final presentation round on Friday, October 29 from 1pm to 4pm in Cornell 205.
When
All entries must be sent to James Baskett (jab7v7@mail.missouri.edu) or Greg Bier (bierg@missouri.edu) by 5 PM, October 17, 2010. Those selected as finalists in each category will be notified shortly after the submission deadline, so they can prepare a short pitch (under 5 min) to judges.
How
We believe that all students have entrepreneurial potential and can demonstrate that potential with limited assistance. We would be happy to provide assistance to individuals or teams about how to further develop their ideas. Judging will be by at least three community judges recognized for involvement with for-profit ventures.
Why
The purpose of the competition is to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit at the University of Missouri, and promote idea creation in the student body of the Trulaske College of Business. In addition, this event will also introduce and showcase the Flegel Academy of Aspiring Entrepreneurs, a group of MU students interested in entrepreneurism.
Last Edited: 10/10/2010