Business Plan Competitions 2018 !

On your mark, get set, Go!!! If it was only that easy to get a business off the ground. I’ve done 2 and sold them. Now working on a third one that is a bit unique (more about that in another blog). Right now, it's all about helping each other succeed.

This is the season most Graduate Business Schools/ State organization and business organizations have a business plan competition. Even if you’re not in school or thinking about going into business for yourself these are excellent events to attend. Most are open to the public but the may charge a modest fee.

It is an excellent opportunity to network and get sage advice on the nuts and bolts on various aspects of a business from investors and serial entrepreneurs. Those participating in the competition get to make some money, the seed funding may be needed for that prototype or much need deeper market research.

The following is a list of the bigger ones around USA but be sure to check the colleges in your local region around the world. Have fun and learn.

Most entry deadlines are coming in this month February.
Rice Business Plan 2018
Houston, TX, USA  April 5-7th, 2018
 
New York State Business Plan Competition
Albany, NY, USA April 27, 2018
 
The 19th Annual Johns Hopkins University Business Plan Competition
Baltimore, MD, USA April 27, 2018
 
Knapp Venture Competition
Los Angeles, CA , USA  May 10, 2018

New Venture Competition
Boston, MA, USA   April 18, 2018
 
Utah Entrepreneur Challenge
Salt Lake City, UT, USA , April 7, 2018