​CHALLENGE BEGINS NOVEMBER 15th 2021!

Registration opens Nov. 15, 2021

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

LEVEL 1~
​LEAN STARTUP CHALLENGE

• Consists of three major parts, the lean startup plan slide deck and the oral presentation.
• Participants who are under 18 or still enrolled in high school are eligible to compete in the Level 1 challenge. 
• Each entry will be composed of one to two members. All participants must present the project to the judges. All participants must respond to questions.
• A ​written statement of assurances and academic integrity must be signed and submitted with the entry.
• The oral presentation may be a maximum of 15 minutes.
• Judges will evaluate the presentation, the project, and the effectiveness of the business plan.
  • Recorded persuasive slide deck presentation>15 min
  • PDF of completed slide deck
  • 1 minute commercial

LEVEL 2~
INVESTMENT CAPITAL CHALLENGE

• Consists of four major parts, the traditional business plan slide deck, a written report and the oral presentation.
• Open to all registered participants.
• Each entry will be composed of one to two members. All participants must present the project to the judges. All participants must respond to questions.
• A written statement of assurances and academic integrity must be signed and submitted with the entry.
• The oral presentation may be a maximum of 20 minutes.
• Judges will evaluate the presentation, the project, and the effectiveness of the business plan.​
  • Recorded persuasive slide deck presentation >20 min
  • Full written business plan
  • PDF of completed slide deck
  • 1 minute commercial

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​WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

​LEVEL 1~Lean Startup CATEGORIES 
First Place $1000
Second Place $500
​Third Place $300

SPECIALTY AWARDS
Social Justice $350
Local Impact $350

​LEVEL 2 ~ Investment Capital CATEGORIES 
First Place $1000
Second Place $500
​Third Place $300

​SPECIALTY AWARDS
The Michael Tennant Accounting & Finance Award $350
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The Harry Singer Foundation Community Innovation Award $350

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​WHAT IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA?

L1 Lean Startup Challenge~  Judging Criteria

L2 Investment Capital Challenge -Judging Criteria

Company Description (10% of score)
Business Dream/Vision/ Mission (10% of score)
Problem/Unmet Need/ Solution/SWOT (10% of score)
Competition, Key Activities Partnerships (10% of score)
Target Market, Key Metrics Distribution (10% of score)
Business Financials (10% of score)
Innovation / Uniqueness of Idea (10% of score)
Presentation: PDF slide deck & 12 minute recorded video of presentation (20% Score)
Advertising: 1 minute commercial (10% of Score)

Lean Startup Judges Rubric
​Click Here

Written Plan:
-Ex. Summary (10% of score)
-Company Description (10% of score)
-Market Research (10% of score)
-Product / Service Line (10% of score)
-Marketing & Sales (10% of score)
-Business Financials (10% of score)
Innovation / Uniqueness of Idea (10% of score)
Presentation: Includes PDF Slide Deck & 20 minute recorded video of presentation (10% of score)
Advertising: 1 minute commercial (10% of score)

Investment Capital Judges Rubric Click Here

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Registration Opens Nov. 15, 2021

​​LEVEL 1 2021 SLIDE DECK SAMPLE

Once entry fees are received ($20 per participant)...

• You will gain access to the materials after registration
  • Brainstorming resources
    
  • Written plan templates
    
  • Overview instructional video
    
  • Slidedeck presentation templates
    
  • Samples

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Submissions Due:
     Feb 15th, 2022      
​Winners Announced
​Feb. 26th, 2022

LEVEL 2~2021 WRITTEN REPORT