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Submissions open for e-Fest 2020

  • 1.  Submissions open for e-Fest 2020

    Posted 02-18-2020 13:25

    Division Members,

    Please send us some teams! This is a great event for undergraduate entrepreneurs that includes three competitions, and a lot of networking opportunities. Please share this within your institution and your network. 

    Best,

    David Deeds

    The Submission System is Open for e-Fest 2020 - $250,000 Cash Prizes

    The Submission system is open from now until March 8, 2020. Here is the link https://eix.org/e-fest-guide/

    What is e-Fest?

    E-Fest is more than just another business plan competition. It is a 3-day celebration of undergraduate entrepreneurs. Finalists will compete in The Pitch Slam, The Innovation Challenge and the Schulze Entrepreneurship Challenge (https://eix.org/e-fest-guide/competitions/). Teams initially submit at 7-minute pitch video and 15 good slides by March 8, 2020. 25 Finalists are selected for the Finals April 23-25, 2020 in Minneapolis. Submissions open February 14, 2020.

     

    Why e-Fest?

    • $250,000 in Cash Prizes
    • Travel Stipends provided to cover travel expenses
    • Undergraduates Only
    • Great networking opportunity for students and advisers
    • 3 Competitions that provide cash prizes
    • Professional development workshops for students & advisers

    Join Us for e-Fest 2020!

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    David Deeds
    The University of St. Thomas
    Edina MN
    (214) 682-5049
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    David Deeds, Phd
    Schulze Professor of Entrepreneurship
    Schulze School of Entrepreneurship
    Opus College of Business
    The University of St. Thomas
    David.Deeds@Stthomas.edu
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