Thank you for your interest in representing Butler during this year's virtual BIG EAST Startup Challenge.
Teams will have up to 5 minutes to pitch their ideas followed by Q&A. There are three ways to participate in the Butler campus competition:
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In Person: Tuesday, January 31st, 12-2p, Innovation Lab
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Virtual:Tuesday, January 31st, 2-4p Zoom
• Video: Submit Tuesday, January 31st at 4pm
Confirmation and additional information will be sent following your registration.
General Information:
Campus winner selected based on the following criteria:
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Idea/Concept (Non profit or for profit): Has the team presented a relevant problem (market need)? Does their idea solve that problem?
- Market Need: Does the pitch answer the need in a market place? Does the pitch show that the idea/innovation is necessary?
- Value Proposition: Has the team shown why their idea has value and that their innovation is the best suited for solving the market need?
- Feasibility: Has the team shown that their idea/innovation can simply be implemented/used by their target consumer?
- Sustainability: How will the venture sustain itself financially in order to achieve its mission?
- Passion and Presentation: Did the team confidently deliver a clear, concise message, presented in a professional manner?
Campus winner will be announced on February 1st.
Campus winner will then:
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Receive feedback and support on their concept
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Create and submit their video submission for the virtual competition by February 8th
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Participate in the dress rehearsal on February 10th
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Compete in the virtual Startup Challenge on February 16th, 6-8:30pm
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Attend a conference tournament game and network with alumni in March