IF YOUR ENTRY WAS NOT SELECTED TO ADVANCE TO PHASE 3:
You can still view all the judges’ comments/feedback. Click on "Evaluations” at the top of the page. Click on the "eye" icon next to the judge and you will be able to see any comments that were left for you.
*Please note that information for Phase 3 appears in all accounts, whether advancing or not.
IF YOUR ENTRY WAS SELECTED TO ADVANCE TO PHASE 3:
Phase 3 of the competition includes a 15 minute Pitch Deck. You will need to upload a pitch deck with voiceover audio using PowerPoint to your application form by 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025. At that time, all pitches will be considered final.
Phase 3 important guidelines:
Your pitch deck will include and expand upon the same eight categories used in your executive summary.
Click here to view a pitch deck template meant to serve as a guide for completing Phase 3.
It will be important to focus on delivering more detail in each of the categories. The plans have done an excellent job of identifying the problem to be solved. In Phase 3, remember to identify what compelling advantage is provided. How does your plan specifically meet the market need? Can you quantify how that need is met? Why is your plan a good value proposition for investors? Would someone be interested in investing in your company or idea? Validating assumptions and better identifying your competitive edge will be important. Drawing upon lean startup methodology, can you provide feedback from a potential or current customer(s)?
CONTEST TIMELINE:
Phase 3 deadline – 11:59 p.m., April 21, 2025
Phase 3 results announced – Mid-May
MENTORS:
Throughout the contest, contestants will have the opportunity to submit questions to a group of mentors. BPC mentors are innovative business leaders within the state that have volunteered their time and expertise to assist the entrepreneurs participating in the competition. To communicate with the mentors, please submit your question to mentors@govsbizplancontest.com. Be as specific as possible and include all relevant information.
QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions throughout this process, please contact the contest administrator at info@govsbizplancontest.com or at 608-442-7557 ext. 21.