Important Dates
Please note that all submission deadlines are firm.
| August 1, 2018 | Entry Period Opens |
| October 1, 2018 | Executive Summary Deadline (11:59 p.m. Central Time) |
| October 29, 2018 | Announcement of Top 50 Teams Advancing |
| November 23, 2018 | Business Plan Submission Deadline (11:59 p.m. Central Time) |
| January 4, 2019 | Announcement of Top 10 Finalist Teams |
| February 21 - 23, 2019 | Baylor New Venture Competition at Baylor University in Waco, TX |
2019 Eligibility
The 2019 Baylor New Venture Competition is open to all not-for-profit accredited university students and recent alumni. There is no limit to the number of teams from a single university that may apply. For further information on team eligibility, visit the Official Guidebook for details.
Competition Format
Below is a brief description of how the rounds take place as the applicant pool is narrowed during the course of the competition:
- Round 1: Executive Summary (Online)
Teams submit a 2-page Executive Summary of their business concept. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on October 1, 2018. The Top 50 teams will be chosen and notified of their advancement to the next round.
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Round 2: Business Plan (Online)
The Top 50 teams will submit a full business plan by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on November 23, 2018. The Top 10 Finalist Teams will then be assigned a mentor and compete in the finals at Baylor University.
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Live Presentation Rounds at Baylor University in Waco, Texas
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Pre-Competition Activities (Thursday and Friday)
Thursday, February 21: Individualized, in-depth coaching sessions
Friday, February 22: Kickoff Events and Feedback Sessions
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Finals: Saturday Morning, February 23
Five of the 10 finalist teams will be randomly chosen to present to a panel of judges. Judges will score each team and record feedback comments.
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Finals: Saturday Afternoon, February 23
The remaining 5 of the 10 finalist teams will present to the panel of judges. Judges will score each team and record feedback comments.
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Judging Review and Final Scoring
Judges will review presentations and finalize their scoring. Award winners will be determined and announced at the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening.
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- Elevator Pitch Competition during Awards Banquet
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Round One:
A member from each team will present their 90- second pitch for audience polling. The top four teams advance. - Round Two:
A different member from the top four teams presents their 90-second pitch for audience polling. The top three winners are chosen according to the number of audience votes in round two.
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