Round 2

The six teams with the highest judging scores will become finalists and advance onto round 2 & 3 of the Big Ideas Challenge. Finalists will submit a business plan to our judging panel.

Help available for finalists:

  • Individual mentors assigned to each team to help with plan and pitch
  • Free LivePlan business plan software
  • Free coaching sessions, for business plans, with the Small Business Development Center
  • Detailed feedback on your presentation
  • Prototyping tools, coaching, and support at the CIE