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Invent-to-Innovate

i2i Logo The i2i Business Model Competition offers university and high school students the chance to win funding for their business ideas. The competition assists aspiring entrepreneurs in the new approach to launching companies, will help them become a more successful entrepreneur and decrease the time it takes for them to reach that success.

Event Update

The 2020 i2i Business Model Competition will continue in a virtual format. Please note updated dates below.

Spring 2020 Key Dates

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 27
Notification of Teams Selected to Compete: Friday, April 3
Final Virtual Pitch Submissions Due: Friday, April 17
2020 i2i Winners Announced: Friday, April 24

*Please note: Competition date has been updated from previously published date.*

Applications are now accepted.

Prizes

High School Track

First Place: $1000
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500
Plus additional prizes and services

University Track

First Place: $2000
Second Place: $1500
Third Place: $1000
Plus additional prizes and services

There will also be a $250 award given to the crowd favorite.

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