2022 Business Plan Competition
November 19th, 2021 - April 8th, 2022
The CBPP Business Plan Competition inspires and encourages entrepreneurship and economic development through an annual
program that offers a series of events to support and guide participants through the
process of developing a business plan. UAA students and aspiring entrepreneurs from
the community present their startup ideas, and meet and receive feedback from experienced
mentors, investors, and seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully started and grown
businesses. The program culminates with a "Perfect Pitch" event and thousands of dollars
in cash prizes!
-
The College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Business Plan Competition, which concluded Friday April 7 with over $17,000 in cash prizes awarded.
-
The UAA College of Business and Public Policy Business Plan Competition will conclude on Friday, April 7, from 5-7:30 pm with Perfect Pitch, a free event held at UAA’s Rasmuson Hall.
-
The College of Business and Public Policy announces the award categories and amounts for its 2023 Business Plan Competition.
-
The College of Business and Public Policy is accepting entries for its Business Plan Competition. Written business plans will be accepted through February 17, 2023.
-
Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs in the Anchorage area!
-
The College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) awarded $17,000 in prizes during its Perfect Pitch event Friday, April 8. The annual event is the culmination of the CBPP Business Plan Competition for UAA students and community members.
-
The College of Business and Public Policy Business Plan Competition is more exciting than ever, according to organizer Dr. Helena S. Wisniewski. “The finalists are outstanding. The program was just starting out when the pandemic hit, so this is the first year we will have an in-person finale.”
-
What’s the recipe for cooking up a perfect business plan? Along with essential ingredients, it takes time and practice.
-
The College of Business and Public Policy is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 Business Plan Competition, which culminated last week when four finalists presented their plans to a panel of judges and 80 attendees at the Perfect Pitch event.
-
Four finalists have been selected to compete at Perfect Pitch, the final event in our Business Plan Competition, on Friday, March 26 at 5:30 pm.
Categories/Prizes
UAA Students and Community Members
Sustainability Award
$2000.00
First Fortune 500 Award*
$1000.00
Alaska Middle College Students
First Prize
$1,000
Plus tuition bonus if winner attends CBPP at UAA.
Timeline
January 17, 2022
Mentoring Session for Those Who Submit an Intent to Compete Form. Time TBD.
March 11, 2022
Finalists Announced**
March 18, 2022
Investor Pitch Seminar to help finalists prepare for the Perfect Pitch presentation
and Q&A.
April 8, 2022
Perfect Pitch: Final Competition Event***
* Sponsored by Alaskan Data Solutions, this award provides a trophy and $1000 cash
for business start-up seed money and/or distribution among winning team members.
** The number of finalists will be determined at a later date.
*** Finalists will present their Investor Pitches during our Perfect Pitch event in
front of a panel of judges and a live audience. This will be held either over Zoom,
or in person if possible. If in-person, Perfect Pitch will include a Trade Show and
dinner.