ANNUAL WISCONSIN GOVERNOR’S BUSINESS PLAN CONTEST

The mission of the Governor’s Business Plan Contest is to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-enabled businesses in Wisconsin. The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert judges, mentors and possible sources of capital.

 

Produced by the Wisconsin Technology Council and a growing list of partners, led by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.,  the Governor’s Business Plan Contest engages contestants in a five-month process that includes the opportunity to work with mentors and receive feedback from judges. It also leads to valuable public and media exposure for the top business plans and helps spur economic growth in Wisconsin.

Since 2004:

Leading Business Plan Contest

4805

Entries

Statewide

350

Wisconsin communities

Finalists have combined for:

Valuable Rewards

$2,959,150

In cash and in-kind prizes

Investor Interest

More Than

$320 million

In investor/grant funding

Here to Stay

77%

Finalists still in business

From past contestants: