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The Cotton Family Business Idea Competition gives students a chance to take their idea to the next level. Students will submit their application online, and a panel of judges will review the applications. The top six business ideas will be selected to present their idea on Thursday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the Hospitality Suite.
Students will briefly describe their business idea. In describing the business idea, the student submission will address these questions:
- What problem does your product, service, or business idea solve?
- Who will benefit from your product/service?
- What are the benefits of your product or service?
- What would be required to make your idea a reality? Is it feasible?
Apply below.
Prizes
1ST $1500
2ND $1000
3RD $750
Important Dates
Applications open: February 23, 2024
Application deadline: March 20, 2024
Finalists announced: March 27, 2024
Finals: Presentations on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. in the Hospitality Suite
Eligibility
- All members of a team or individuals competing must be currently registered students at SUNY Morrisville.
- All applications must be submitted online by March 20, 2024, through the Morrisville webpage. No late submissions will be accepted.
- Only one entry per person.
- A person can only be on one team.
- Established businesses do not qualify for this competition.
- Six finalists will be selected from the preliminary round by March 27, 2024, and will be notified by email.
Final Presentations
- Five minute Power Point or Google Slides presentation of your idea in person in the Hospitality Suite.
- Up to three minutes of questions from the judges.
- Business attire recommended for presentations. No submissions will be returned.
- All judges’ decisions are final.