IVMF VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University is proud to announce the VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge, developed for veteran entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level. This unique competition offers elite growth and pitch coaching prior to the competition finals.

Winners will receive exposure to a distinguished judging panel, access to capital—$100K in total to be awarded—and up to three months of individualized mentorship.

This is more than a business plan competition, it’s an exclusive program that will identify some of the most promising veteran businesses across the country and through elite coaching, collaboration, and capital infusion, bring each to new heights.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW through Dec. 18, 2016. 

$100,000 IN CASH PRIZES!

Grand Finale: Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW through Dec. 18, 2016. 

On behalf of the IVMF, we are thrilled to present the VetSmallBiz Growth Challenge a Business Plan Competition developed for veteran entrepreneurs who are ready to take their business to the next level. This unique competition offers elite growth and pitch coaching prior to the competition finals. Winners will receive exposure to a distinguished judging panel, access to capital – $100,000 in total to be awarded – and three months of individualized coaching. This challenge is offered through the generous support of The Marcus Foundation.

PRIZES:

1st – $50,000

2nd – $25,000

3rd – $10,000

Best Venture Impacting Veterans – $5,000

Most Innovative – $5,000

Best Social Venture – $5,000

Semifinalists – Pitch Coaching

Finalists – Growth Coaching

GRAND FINALE:

Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Friday, March 3, 2017, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHO:

Open to U.S. service member and veteran entrepreneurs of all eras of service.

Learn more and apply at vetbizchallenge.com!

Event Contact: Kim Street, Program Manager, kmstreet@syr.edu(315) 443-9512