Check out the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s pitching and business plan competitions. The information below is updated often but subject to change.
UWM Qualifying Wisconsin Big Ideas Tournament
UWM WBIT is a Lean Launch entrepreneurship competition open to undergraduate and graduate students attending UWM.
Panther Pitch
Got an idea? Beginner and experienced pitchers are invited to share ideas and compete at this pitch competition co-sponsored with the BSCC.
CEO Elevator Pitch Competition
Hosted by the Lubar School of Business, CEO is open to students in any discipline. Generally hosted in Fall.
UWM Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)
CEO’s mission is to inform, support and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. With a diverse entrepreneurial community and global network, CEO provides student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. The highlight of the year is the annual Global Conference hosted each fall.
CEO Elevator Pitch Competition
The Fall competition gives participants two minutes to convey the value of their business venture to a panel of judges. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will receive a monetary prize. Don’t have an idea to pitch this time? No problem, spectators are welcome.
Contact:
Jim Hunter
: uwm-ceo@uwm.edu
CEO Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Hosted by the Lubar School of Business, CEO is open to students in any discipline. Generally hosted in Spring.
UWM Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)
CEO’s mission is to inform, support and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. With a diverse entrepreneurial community and global network, CEO provides student entrepreneurs with opportunities, events, chapter activities and conferences to help start businesses. The highlight of the year is the annual Global Conference hosted each fall.
CEO Student Entrepreneur of the Year
A $1,000 prize will be awarded to the outstanding student entrepreneur who is a current student, a CEO member, and is actively running a business with sales and revenue at the time of submission. This award helps to recognize the hard work and dedication that goes into launching a venture while in college.
Contact:
Jim Hunter
: uwm-ceo@uwm.edu
Lubar School of Business La Macchia New Venture Business Plan
Hosted by Lubar School of Business, UWM students can earn cash prizes, learn how to develop, write, and present an effective business plan.
La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition
Test your professional business plan building skills in the La Macchia New Venture Business Plan Competition. The competition is structured in successive phases interspersed with workshops to help you fully develop your business idea into a comprehensive business plan that’s ready to present to a judging panel.
Contact:
Debbie Roy
: royd@uwm.edu
Lubar School of Business James D. Scheinfeld Entrepreneurial Awards Competition
Hosted by Lubar School of Business students pitch to take new ideas to market and the top three entries are awarded.
James D. Scheinfeld Entrepreneurial Awards Competition
The James D. Scheinfeld Entrepreneurial Awards Competition gives you the opportunity to convince a panel of venture capitalists, business executives, and educators that your business plan is not only viable, but worth funding. After participating in this unique opportunity, you will walk away with valuable feedback and knowledge, and you may even walk away with seed capital.
Contact:
Debbie Roy
: royd@uwm.edu