La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition

The La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition is structured in successive phases to help you fully develop your business idea into a comprehensive business plan that’s ready to present to a judging panel. A key step to translating a great idea into a profitable business is the creation of a professional business plan. Good business plans address the variables surrounding the many decisions you’ll make as you launch and build your business, as well demonstrate to potential investors the merits of investment in your company.

Eligibility

The La Macchia New Venture Business Plan competition is open to all current full-time or part-time UWM undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students, as well as all UWM alumni who have graduated since January 2017.

“Current Student” is defined as an individual who is enrolled in the current academic year and is in good academic standing. Each student entrant must agree to release a copy of their official academic transcript to the La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition staff.

Entrants may enter the competition as individuals or as teams. If entering as a team, at least half of the team members must meet the eligibility criteria, as must the team leader. Entrants may only submit one business plan for consideration.

All entrants must confirm that the business plan they submit is their original work and has not won a prize in any previous business plan competition. Submitting an Intent to Compete form and/or a Business Plan indicates an acceptance of the competition terms and conditions.

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to attend workshops on issues including marketing essentials, financial fundamentals, and writing a “stand out” executive summary. As the competition advances, you’ll also be assigned a mentor who can provide additional one-on-one guidance prior to submitting your final plan. If you make it to the “finals,” they’ll also help you prepare for your presentation to the judging panel for the opportunity to win cash prizes.

Application process

All entrants or entrant teams must register for the competition by completing an Intent to Compete form.

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