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Competition
Eligibility
Judging
Awards
Organizers
Calendar
FAQ
The Competition runs each year from September to May. It is divided into two major parts. While it is recommended that entrants enter both parts, it is not required. In addition to the large milestones below, there are seminars, workshops, panel discussions, teambuilding events and classes to help teams produce better entries.
| Step 1 | Fall $1K Kickoff | Early September |
| Executive Summaries Due | Mid-November | |
| $1K Award Ceremony | Early December |
| Step 2 | Spring $100K Kickoff | Early February |
| Executive Summaries Due | Late February | |
| Semifinal Awards: A percentage of entrants, called semifinalists, are selected to proceed to the next round where business plans will be submitted. | Early March | |
| Business Plans Due | Mid April | |
| Finalists Present To Judges: A percentage of Semifinalists, called finalists, are selected to present to the judges. | Late April | |
| $100K Final Award Ceremony | Early May |
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