AUTM

Is Your Start-up's Business Plan Worth $10,000?

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Photo: Congratulations to HiberSense--a network of smart thermostats adjusting the climate in every room—winner of the 2019 $10,000 top prize!

AUTM and the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) have partnered to produce Pitch and Play – AUTM Venture Challenge session at the AUTM 2020 Annual Meeting. The business plan competition allows academic-affiliated start-up companies to pitch their business opportunities to a panel of seasoned venture investors in pursuit of a $10,000 cash prize. The event gives entrepreneurs valuable experience and feedback to our start-up finalists.

Finalists will receive:

Reimbursement of up to $1,000 for travel expenses, including hotel costs, for the AUTM 2020 Annual Meeting;
One complimentary registration for the AUTM 2020 Annual Meeting and complimentary use of AUTM’s partnering software, AUTM Connect, at the Annual Meeting;
The opportunity to present to a panel of venture investors and obtain critical and constructive feedback; and
The opportunity to discuss his or her business and get feedback from partners in the venture community.

Winners