Plan Guidelines
Rules
You must submit both a hard copy and electronic copy of your plan.
- The winning team must start their business in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- The winning team must use the funds/services within one year from the date of winning the event.
- Student based: One or more team member must be (i) a student in good standing at a NEPA college/university and (ii) a member of the management team and minimum 10% equity holder.
- Business plans must develop products or services that leverage *technical processes, methods or specialized scientific knowledge to create a competitive advantage.
- Cash and in-kind awards will be used for start-up expenses.
Technology = design, development, manufacture or processes using engineering and science-based methods. Examples include IT, Biotechnology, Manufacturing.
*Please Note: There can be NO mention or representation of your college so as not to bias the judges.
This format must be used when submitting your plan.
Business Plan Format
Please click on the link below to download the approved business plan submission format for the 2008 competition. When submitting your business plan, you must use the provided formatting template.
Business Plan Competition Format
This format must be used for your presentation.
Business Plan Presentation Template
Please click on the link below to download the approved business plan presentation template for the 2008 competition. When presenting your business plan to the judges, you must use the provided formatting template.