TLDR:
- Applications are open for Montana State’s $100K Venture Competition hosted by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad
- The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 7, and the final round will take place on Wednesday, April 24
Applications are currently 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. This competition offers entrepreneurs the chance to present their business ventures, receive feedback, and compete for startup funding. The deadline for applications is set for Sunday, April 7, with the final round scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 at 5 p.m. in Inspiration Hall in Norm Asbjornson Hall on the Montana State campus.
The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students from Montana University System-affiliated campuses, as well as MUS faculty and staff and alumni who graduated within the past 10 years. Ventures that received top prizes in previous MSU $50K or $75K Venture Competitions are not eligible, nor are ventures that have received venture capital or angel funding. However, ventures that have received funding from an MUS institution or similar grants are allowed to participate.
This year, the event’s purse has increased to $100,000, up from $75,000. Participants not only have the opportunity to win monetary support, but also gain valuable feedback from entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and experienced judges. Those interested in applying or seeking more information about the competition can visit the official website at montana.edu/business/venture-competition/.
For inquiries, individuals can contact 406-994-4383 or email info@msulaunchpad.org. The Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers various undergraduate options of study, while the MSU Blackstone LaunchPad supports students, faculty, and alumni in their entrepreneurial endeavors and career development. More information about the LaunchPad can be found at montana.edu/launchpad/.
