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Calendar
Nov. 20, 2009
Idea Executive Summary Submission
Your one-page document that describes your idea. Be sure to download the Idea Executive Summary document. There is a strict format that is used in the first round to make sure all participants are seen in the same light. This not only helps the judges it also help us provide uniform feedback to all the participants in this first round.
Good Luck! Submissions are due November 20th at midnight!
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Nov. 21-29, 2009
Round One: Judging
All Idea Executive Summaries submitted with be judged by our panel of Innovate ND judges. All participants will recieve feedback on their IES.
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Feb. 5, 2010
Round 2: Deadline for Idea Plan and Financials
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Feb. 6-12, 2010
Round 2: Judging of Idea Plans
All Idea Plans submitted will be judged by the Innovate ND panel of judges. These judges will then narrow the field of participants down to a Top 20 that will advance to Round 3.
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March 2010
Business Plan Boot Camp
Top 20 finalists are invited to take part in a Business Plan Boot camp to help them further refine their business plan, financial statements and investor pitch.
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April 30, 2010
Round 3: Deadline for Final Business Plan, Financials and Power Points
All Top 20 finalits will need to submit their final materials for review and so they can be distributed to the judges in advance of the Innovate ND finals.
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May 3-7, 2010
Practice Session #1
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May 10-14, 2010
Practice Session #2
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May 17-18, 2010
Innovate ND Finals and Awards Banquet
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