Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Prizes in Each Category:

• 1st Place: $1,000
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $250
• Most Entertaining: $500
• All Participants will receive a T-Shirt

Two Competition Categories:

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Undergraduate Students
Practicing entrepreneurs from Purdue Research Park, Faculty, Graduate Students or Certificate Program Alums

Competition Guidelines & Eligibility:

• The competition is open to teams or individuals.
• Individuals can enter the competition each year but cannot pitch the same business venture if that has placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in years prior.
• At least one team member in the undergraduate division must be currently enrolled or previously enrolled in an ENTR-designated class. All students must be currently enrolled at Purdue.

What is an Elevator Pitch?

An elevator pitch is a concise and well practiced description of a business venture that you would deliver if you found yourself in an elevator with a potential investor. In 1-2 minutes, your pitch should describe the following:

• product or service
• market and its size
• plan to make money
• leadership team
• competition
• competitive advantage

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