8th Continent Project Home Business Plan Competition

2009 Competition Calendar

Round 1: All Teams

Step 1: Submit Letter of Intent to Propose by 11/7/2008

Step 2: Submit Two-Page Venture Proposal by 12/5/2008

Step 3: Submit Business Plan Executive Summary by 2/6/2009

  • Email your Executive Summary to competition@8cproject.com
  • Executive Summary should include concise overviews of:
    • The Opportunity
    • The Company
    • The Market and Marketing Strategy
    • Management Team
    • Financial Plan

Step 4: Selection and Announcement of Ten (10) Semi-Finalist Teams on 2/20/2009

Round 2: Semi-Finalist Teams Only

Step 5: Submit Full Business Plan by 4/10/2009

Step 6: Present your Venture at 8th Continent Business Plan Competition on 4/24-26/2009

  • On the campus of the Colorado School of Mines in Golden
  • Reception with Semi-Finalist Exhibits and Elevator Pitch Competition
  • Opening and Final Rounds
  • Announcement of the 2009 Grand Champion
  • Judges' feedback to all teams