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πŸ—“οΈ Important Info

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Prizes

πŸ₯‡ #1$2000
πŸ₯ˆ #2$1500
πŸ₯‰ #3$750
πŸ€– Best AI startup$250
πŸ’» Best no code startup$250
🌍 Best social impact startup$250

Rules

No previous work may be submitted
We will do our due diligence
All participants must be VT students
Submission:
Due 7:00 AM Tuesday morning
2 Min Demo video of your product
Slide deck explaining problem, product, business model

πŸ—“οΈ What's the Rundown?

All events will be held at the Apex Center (432 North Main St, right above PK's)

Friday, Sep 27 - Kickoff

5:00 PM - Startup Sprint Kickoff!

Fireside chat with Kyle Krzeski, CEO of Sabbath Ventures and VT alumnus.
Detailed explanation of rules, rubric, and game plan.
Team matching session for those looking for teammates.
Food provided!

Saturday, Sep 28 - Meet Alumni Founders

11:00 AM - E-Club Recruiting Info Session

Learn about opportunities to get involved with VT's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

12:00 PM - Problem Discovery Workshop

Learn how to form a problem hypothesis based on your unique experiences.

1:30 PM - Early Startup Market Research and Strategy with AI

Learn how to analyze markets and build a strategy using modern tools.

2:30 PM - Fireside Chat with Vince Baranauskas

Hear from the cofounder and CTO of Macrovation, an advanced materials technology company.

4:30 PM - Mentorship Sessions with Kyle Krzeski

Drop in for mentorship and feedback on your project.

Sunday, Sep 29 - Meet Student Founders

12:00 PM - Startup Marketing Workshop

Learn how to find, target, and acquire customers for your product.

3:00 PM - Fireside Chat with Mohit Yadav - CTO of QuickPark Solutions

Hear from a sophomore VT student and cofounder of QuickPark Solutions.

4:30 PM - Meet the Team of Exit Sign Solutions

Exit Sign Solutions is a startup building unbreakable exit signs and has raised $85,000 from investors.

Monday, Sep 30

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Office Hours with Kyle Krzeski

Come for last-minute advice or help before the submission deadline.

11:59 PM - Submissions Due

Tuesday, Oct 1

Take a breakβ€”you deserve it! 😊

Wednesday, Oct 2 - Closing Ceremony

6:00 PM - Finalist Announcements & Pitches

The finalists will pitch their startups for the chance to win big $$$.

FAQs

Can I apply with a startup or product I'm already working on?

No previous work may be done before the event. Any evidence of prior work will result in disqualification. You are free to funnel prize money into previous ventures, however. But your submissions must be developed during the event and no earlier.

Do I need a team to apply?

You do not need a team to participate, but you are encouraged to form teams of up to 4 people.

Do I need to know how to code?

No, you do not need to know how to code. You must still submit a product, however, and this could simply be a landing page made with Wix and a spreadsheet on your end.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

ebenezer@vt.edu
jeremiahhohn@vt.edu
brodyemery11@vt.edu
aaryanm@vt.edu
brook1212@vt.edu
axelc69@vt.edu

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