2010 SUPA Business Plan Competition
Supported by Marks & Clerk
• Do you have a big idea for a new business?
• Do you have the technology to solve the customer’s problem?
• Can you write the plan and build the team?
• Do you want advice and support from a team of professionals?
Then enter the SUPA Business Plan competition to compete for a share of a £10,000 prize fund!
All competition entries must be received on the official entry form by 1pm on Friday 19 February 2010.
The Competition
The competition is designed to inspire the next generation of physics entrepreneurs and generate new high-growth businesses. The competition is split into two stages with the initial entry of a short Business Idea.
The winners will then progress to a full business plan competition where they will be assisted by business mentors, with the final judging taking place at a pitching event.
Key Benefits:
• Total prize fund of £10,000
• Experienced business mentors and professional training
• Access to knowledge-transfer / company start-up expertise
• Extensive networking and promotion opportunities
What are the judges looking for?
The judges will be looking for the entrants to demonstrate:
• A clear statement of the benefits of the products or services, from the customer’s perspective
• A good understanding of the competitive market environment
• The potential for a high-growth profitable company with sustainable competitive advantage
• A viable business plan for the enterprise creation
• An understanding of the skills necessary to succeed and a plan to build the management team
The judges will also be looking for commitment, enthusiasm and the ability to drive the ideas into life.
Entry Form & Guidelines
The entry form and guidelines can be obtained from supakt [at] supa [dot] ac [dot] uk
Competition Timetables
Launch Event 12 November 2009 at the SUPA AGM
Business Idea Submission 19 February 2010
First-stage Winners Announced 12 March 2010
Business Plan Submission 11 June 2009
Pitching Event End of June 2009
Any other questions?
If you have any other questions or would just like a chat about the SUPA Business Plan Competition then please contact one of the SUPA KT Business Development Managers:
Sara Diegoli – sara [dot] diegoli [at] supa [dot] ac [dot] uk, 0141 330 2338
Christopher Haworth – chris [dot] haworth [at] supa [dot] ac [dot] uk, 0131 451 3879
Richard Mosses – richard [dot] mosses [at] supa [dot] ac [dot] uk, 0141 548 4652
