2012 Competition Timeline and Events Calendar
Phase 1: 250-Word Idea Abstract
November 2, 2011 - January 31, 2012
The BPC Phase 1 Idea Abstract submission is due by 5 p.m. CST on January 31. Idea Abstracts are 250-word (MAXIMUM) business concepts.
Entries must fall into one of the four following categories: Advanced Manufacturing; Life Sciences; Information Technology or Business Services.
Phase 2: Executive Summary
February 24, 2012 – March 19, 2012
The top 50 Idea Abstract presenters, plus ties, submit a 1,000-word Executive Summary. The Phase 2 submission is due by March 19, 2012 at 5 p.m. CST.
The top 20 executive summaries plus ties are selected for the final round. All 20 receive a congratulatory plaque from the Governor and the Tech Council.
A business plan boot camp for Phase 2 participants will be held in early March.
Phase 3: Final written portion of the contest
April 9, 2012 – April 30, 2012
The top 20 executive summary finishers, plus ties, prepare final 20-page business plans for judging. The Phase 3 submission is due by April 30, 2012 at 5 p.m. CST.
Judges will review the plans and pick three place winners from each category who will advance to the final phase.
Final phase: "Diligent Dozen"
The "Diligent Dozen" will square-off with seven minute presentations at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference to be held June 5-6, 2012 in Milwaukee. Live judging will determine the Grand Prize winner.
* The end of each written phase is followed by approximately two weeks of judging.
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