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- Applications open for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition
- Deadline for applications is Sunday, April 7
Applications are now being accepted for the $100K Venture Competition hosted by Montana State University’s Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad. The competition provides entrepreneurs with an opportunity to present their business ventures, receive feedback, and compete for startup funding. The event is open to all undergraduate and graduate students from Montana University System-affiliated campuses, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni who graduated within the past 10 years from an MUS campus.
The competition will culminate in a final round where competitors will present their business plans to a panel of judges. The event is free and open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, April 24. Ventures that have previously won prizes in similar competitions are not eligible to participate. However, ventures that have received funding from an MUS institution or similar grants may participate.
This year, the event’s purse has increased to $100,000, up from $75,000. In addition to monetary support, all participants will have the opportunity to gain feedback from industry professionals, mentors, and experienced judges. More information about the competition and application process can be found on the Montana State University website.
The Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers various undergraduate options and minors, as well as graduate programs in accountancy and innovation. The MSU Blackstone LaunchPad aims to help students succeed in entrepreneurship by providing mentoring and networking opportunities.
