PVCC Innovation Challenge
Do you own a business or family business or have an idea for a business or not-for-profit organization? If so, apply for the PVCC Innovation Challenge Competition no later than September 30th, 2024, using the following application form.
All PVCC students can apply (online application)
Innovation Challenge applications will be reviewed by a committee, and if selected, you can make your pitch and compete for cash prizes on Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at the Entrepreneurship Education Center (K-117), from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Participant Expectations. All participants will be expected to meet the deadlines and attend all mandatory meetings as listed below:
September 30, 2024 – PVCC Innovation Challenge Application Deadline. Students must fill out an online application
October 7, 2024 – Notifications of acceptance are sent to students
October 17-18, 2024 – Boot camp for selected students at EEC (K-117) 1-3p.m
October 24, 2024 – In person pitch competition from 1p.m. to 4p.m at the EEC
Prizes: 1st - $1,500; 2nd - $1000; 3rd - $500
To prepare for the PVCC Innovation Challenge Competition, there is a free 2-day workshop for students. The workshop will be held on October 17-18, 2024 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Entrepreneurship Education Center (K-117).
At the workshop you will learn:
- How to think like an entrepreneur to solve problems and deliver value to customers and society.
- How to develop your for-profit or non-profit business idea using Business Model Canvas.
- How to pitch your idea.
You can apply now. Space is limited to 40 students. Students need to be logged into the PVCC system and Maricopa email id to access the application form and apply.
THE WINNER OF OUR PVCC INNOVATION CHALLENGE COMPETITION WILL BE SENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIG PITCH COMPETITION SCHEDULED FOR Spring, 2025. THE BIG PITCH WINNER WILL RECEIVE $5000 AS CASH PRIZE!
For questions, email Kishore.dash@paradisevalley.edu.