Have a business idea? Have new technology idea? No idea at all, but like the idea of starting a business? This is for you.
Michigan Technological University and Central Michigan University have partnered to create the New Venture Competition – one of the country’s top business plan competitions. First place winners will take home $30,000 to be used toward launching and growing your business. The cash is going to someone – why not YOU?
Did we mention that second and third place will win, too? Yup! $10,000 and $5,000.
Ready to Learn More?
Teams of two to five students will develop a business plan with the help of expert mentors. Business plans will be judged by senior-level investors and industry leaders, evaluated from the perspective of bankers, angel investors and venture capitalists.
Teams may be formed across fields of study, and the competition is open to any on-campus undergraduate or graduate students attending Central Michigan University or Michigan Tech in Spring 2012.
To compete, teams must submit an Intent to Participate form by November 18, 2011. Business plans will be presented and judged on March 30, 2012.
Get Involved
Students are meeting weekly to discuss ideas, form teams, and make a plan to win $30,000 this spring. You can get involved by sending an email to nvc-l@mtu.edu. More information will also be on this website as it becomes available.