Business Plan Competition
Calling all UAFS Entrepreneurs
Are you filled with innovative ideas and an unwavering passion for entrepreneurship?
Your dreams are within reach when you participate in the UAFS Lion's Lair Business
Plan Competition.
Join forces with your fellow UAFS innovators for a shot at the grand prize of $1,000
and the opportunity to showcase your concept at the statewide level during the Arkansas
Governor's Cup, where $144,000 in prize money is awarded.
Just complete the form below, and we'll pair you with a UAFS mentor who will help
you refine your ideas and guide you through the process of crafting a professional
business proposal.
Business plans must be submitted by Nov. 15. The live pitch competition and selection of winners will take place Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Baldor Technology Center 101 on the UAFS campus.
UAFS Lion's Lair Business Competition Steps
1. Assemble a Dynamic Business Team
This competition is open to students from all colleges at UAFS in teams of two to
five people.
We actively encourage teams with a diverse range of academic backgrounds and concentrations.
2. Select Your Product or Service
Do you have a product or service that you believe the world needs? Quite often these ideas turn out to be the most brilliant.
3. Collaborate with a Dedicated Mentor
Your team will be assigned a mentor from UAFS who will provide comprehensive guidance on crafting an effective business plan and tips for presenting the perfect elevator pitch.
4. Craft Your Business Plan
Work with your mentor to define your niche, analyze the competition, identify your target customers, devise a profitable marketing strategy, and craft a business plan (five pages maximum).
5. Perfect Your Elevator Pitch
Condense your business concept into a concise, impactful three-to-five-minute pitch.
6. Submit Your Business Plan
After business plans are submitted, teams will then deliver their in-person pitch
to a panel of campus and business leaders.
The winners will be announced on the spot and take home up to $1,000!
Register Today
Don't miss this chance to seize your entrepreneurial destiny. Sign up below, and a team member from the UAFS Center for Economic Development will contact you to begin your entrepreneurial journey. Prepare for an adventure of innovation, learning, and the chance to make your mark in the business world. Ready to take the first step? Register now and watch your entrepreneurial dreams take flight!