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PowerUP! Business Plan Competition
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Why a business plan competition?
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PowerUP! Business Plan Competition Overview

This Clean Energy Business Plan Competition will divide $50,000 in prize money among the top three contestants. PowerUp! is designed to help new business leaders create a compelling story to attract funding for their start-up and accelerate the time to market for their initial products.

This competition will:

  • Help new business leaders create a compelling story to attract funding for their start-up and accelerate the time to market for the initial products
  • Teach entrepreneurs superior presentation and business planning skills
  • Encourage networking among sector-focused participants, funding sources, mentors, and industry leaders

To achieve these goals, PowerUp! will recommend educational programs, training work shops and offer and three opportunities for entrepreneurs to present their business ideas to a panel of distinguished judges. These events will help contestants clarify their strategic vision, test their business plans, and boost their presentation skills. Three winners will be selected in the final competitive round, and each winner will share a portion of the $50,000 prize money plus products and/or services provided by accounting, legal and marketing service providers.

 
 
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