Technology Venture Development

2009-2010 Competition Calendar

Inside each team competing in The Challenge is a drive, a spirit for entrepreneurism.  Competing and taking advantage of the many opportunities the UEC has to offer student entrepreneurs will better prepare and foster that spirit within to have the most successful business venture possible.  At your finger tips are the tools and mentorship an entrepreneur will need to journey down the path of success!

DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME
Nov. 7, 2009 Student Entrepreneurs Conference

The first annual entrepreneur conference, hosted by the UEC will feature various workshops and speakers to better prepare and strengthen areas teams and entrepreneurs will be faced with throughout their business ventures!

The U of U Officer's Club 9am-2pm
Jan. 21, 2010

Workman|Nydegger
Intellectual Property Forum

Workman|Nydegger IP attorneys proudly host The Challenge participants to an evening of valuable knowledge for all entrepreneurs in intellectual property. All are invited to attend and participate in this event.

Workman|Nydegger Intellectual Property Law Firm (Downtown SLC) TBD
Jan. 29, 2010 UEC Team Registration Due
Deadline is strictly enforced
Online 5:00 pm
Feb. 5, 2010 Executive Summaries Due
Deadline is strictly enforced
Entrepreneur Center 5:00 pm
Feb. 8, 2010 Announcement of the Top 30 Teams
Top 30 will be announced on the UEC homepage and via e-mail.
Online/E-Mail  
Feb. 18, 2010 Meeting of the Minds

As part of the UEC mentorship program, the Top 30 will meet with assigned mentors of business professionals from across the State of Utah to better prepare teams’ business plans before submission.

TBD TBD
Mar. 4, 2010 Business Plans Due
Deadline strictly enforced
Entrepreneur Center 5:00pm
Mar. 19, 2010 Final 10 Teams Announced
Final 10 will be announced on the UEC homepage and via e-mail.
Online/E-Mail  
Apr. 3, 2010 Finalist Presentations

The last round of judging, the Final 10 will present the key-aspects of their business plans and finish with a question & answer period with the judges before final decisions are made for the $40,000 prize.

TBD TBD
Apr. 8, 2010 Final Awards Banquet

The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge 2009-2010 will be announced at a formal banquet held at Rice-Eccles Stadium Tower – this event is by invitation only.

Rice-Eccles Stadium Tower TBD

 

For more information on any of the items listed above, please contact us at (801) 585-3702 or contact one of our directors.