- Participants must be University of Hawai’i students,the United States, and international students who are enrolled in degree programs at any of the 10 campuses within the UH System.
- At least one team member must be a full-time or part-time student.
- Teams may include faculty and community members.
- Students must play a major role in developing the business and presenting the plan.
- Participants must have ownership in the venture or potential for equity/employment.
- Each individual can join only one team per year.
UH Venture Competition
The UH Venture Competition (UHVC), launched in 2000, is a prestigious program at the University of Hawai’i designed for aspiring entrepreneurs. It offers a hands-on learning experience, mentoring, and resources for students and faculty interested in starting businesses. The competition encourages collaboration across multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Business, Medicine, and more. Participants develop business plans, test ideas, and pitch to investors, with boot camps and networking events supporting their progress. The program involves local business stakeholders, University officials, and mentors, helping drive Hawai’i’s economy. Each year, over 50 professionals volunteer to assist competitors.
Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the UH Venture Competition are:
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Benefits
The benefits of UH Venture Competition are:
- First Place: $25,000 prize, 20 hours of marketing consultation, prototype development, coworking membership, incorporation package, and more.
- Second Place: $10,000 prize, marketing consultation, prototype development, and coworking membership.
- Third Place: $5,000 prize, marketing consultation, prototype development, and coworking membership.
- Automatic selection for the PACE Summer Startup Launchpad if eligibility criteria are met.
- Invitation for three team members to meet with Hawaii Angels, an investment network.
- PACE Professional-in-Residence priority for select teams.
Application process
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