Graduate Business Plan Competition
- 1st Place $20,000
- 2nd Place $10,000
- 3rd Place $5,000
- 4th Place $2,500
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Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
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Check back soon to see the dates for the 2024 The Stu Clark New Venture Championships.
We are pleased to announce that the Stu Clark New Venture Championships will be held at the Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, Winnipeg, Manitoba. This venue is a mix of contemporary style, Old World elegance and is a well-equipped venue offering a range of facilities to make your competition experience comfortable and productive. With its central location, getting to and from the venue is easy and convenient, with a variety of transport options.
Complimentary hotel rooms will be provided for all competing teams and their advisor if applicable. This does not include teams that are residents of Manitoba.
We look forward to welcoming you to Winnipeg for what promises to be a truly memorable event.
Join us in Winnipeg for an exhilarating 3 days for this high-energy competition focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Teams will compete with both their business plans and elevator pitches for over $60, 000 in cash prizes!
Over 50 of Winnipeg’s industry experts and veteran judges including Stu Clark, will provide valuable feedback that will help take your venture’s next step towards success.
The competition has both an undergrad and graduate stream which allows participants to connect with other entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders from the industry!
Executive summaries should include:
Executive summaries should be:
All ventures must meet the below rules and guidelines.
What is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a brief, persuasive speech that you use to spark interest in what you or your organization does. It's called an "elevator pitch" because it should be short enough to deliver during a brief elevator ride, no longer than 60 seconds.
The goal of an elevator pitch is to grab the attention of your audience and make a compelling case for why they should be interested in what you're offering. This can include introducing your business, product, or idea, highlighting its unique selling points, and explaining what sets it apart from similar offerings.
An effective elevator pitch should be clear, concise, and memorable. It should communicate your key message in a way that's easy to understand, and it should leave the listener with a clear understanding of what you or your organization does and why they should care.
Elevator Pitch Rules
All ventures must meet the above rules and guidelines.
All ventures must meet the below rules and guidelines.
For further guidance on business plan development, download What to Include in a Business Plan
Privacy Notice: This event may be recorded for documentation and promotional purposes. By attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in such recordings, and grant permission for them to be used by the event organizers. Please inform the organizers if you do not wish to be recorded. Additionally, please be mindful of any personal information you choose to share during the event and take appropriate precautions to protect your privacy. Teams requiring non-disclosure agreements (NDA's) should not participate.
Amy Jones
Program Coordinator
Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship
Room 212 Drake Centre
181 Freedman Crescent
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada