Business plan competition
"Venture – Companies for tomorrow" is a business plan competition, which supports students and other junior entrepreneurs in developing their business plans. The sixth edition of the competition is now taking place.
Venture 2008 highlights:
- prize money totalling CHF 150’000;
- possibility to optimize business ideas and business plans with the help of experienced coaches: around 200 coaches are available, with a wide range of backgrounds, entrepreneurs as well as venture capitalists;
- possibility to present business ideas and business plans to potential investors ("Investor Days" - 17 January and 7 May);
- active involvement in the start-up community;
- contribution to potential independence.
The competition consists of two phases:
Phase I, Business idea, Deadline for submission of business idea: 5 December 2007 (online at http://www.venture.ch). Award Ceremony:
Phase II, Business plan Deadline for submission of business plan: 2 April 2008 (online at http://www.venture.ch). Award Ceremony: 7 May 2008.
You can find more information on "Venture – Companies for tomorrow" by visiting our website http://www.venture.ch.
Venture is a joint initiative by ETH Zurich and McKinsey & Company and is supported by renowned Swiss enterprises. Many associations, universities, universities of applied science and other institutions are contributing to the success of Venture.