2025 Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Competition
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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.

 

Individuals, teams or companies are eligible if they:

  1. Are Wisconsin residents 18 years old or older, and who have a business plan that employs or leverages technology. Examples of technology include an eCommerce platform, a mobile application, a life sciences innovation or an advanced manufacturing process or system.

  2. Are based in Wisconsin and/or plan to locate a business in Wisconsin.

  3. Have not received private equity funding for an idea in its current form. For the purposes of this contest, private equity funding includes ONLY angel or venture funding. It does not include SBIR/STTR, bank loans, accelerator program investment or funding from friends or family.