Have an idea for a civic venture or social enterprise along the Connective Corridor? Enter the Panasci Business Plan Competition and work toward the opportunity toward $20,000 in cash prizes.
Sign up by January 16th
What is the Panasci competition?
http://whitman.syr.edu/programs-and-academics/academics/eee/for-students/panasci/index.aspx
This is a cross-campus business plan competition for SU and SUNY ESF students that evolves over the spring semester. It is free to enter with two submission requirements:
- A business concept proposal (due at the end of January)
- A business plan (due after spring break on March 17)
Faculty and advisors will work with student teams at an optional Business Plan Laboratory class (EEE 458) to craft a winning business plan. The optional class will meet Thursday evenings in the spring semester and each session will cover various stages of writing a business plan. Mentors will also available to help all teams that make it through the first round of the competition (the competition actually takes place in April 2014)
Student benefits include:
- Idea generating and creative problem-solving skills
- Advice from experts and mentors
- Market research experience
- Team building
- New venture awareness
- Understanding different arenas of business
- Preparation for your future career
- Optional course credit
The ultimate benefit: Cash prizes to the top 3 business plans, along with a cash prize for the most sustainable, global, innovative business ideas. The competition is giving away nearly $40,000 worth of prizes.
How to sign up:
Any undergraduate or graduate SU or ESF student or team may enter this competition. To enter, register online or stop by Whitman, Suite 116. Be sure to sign up by January 16th. There will be a mandatory orientation meeting for all teams on Thursday, Jan. 16th at 7:00PM in Whitman Room 101.
For more information:
If you do not have a team, or are looking for more members for your team and are interested in collaborating with others, please contact Lindsay Wickham at lwickham@syr.edu or call 315-443-3550.
Sponsored by:
The EEE team at Whitman
Department of Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises
Whitman School of Management
Syracuse University
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