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Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Annual statewide competition awarding three $5,000 seed grants to Iowa college and university students with early-stage business plans; finalists also receive $500 and compete in a final pitch round in Des Moines, with five regional Pappajohn Centers selecting participants.

About this program

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Eligibility

Full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at any Iowa post-secondary educational institution; plans must be for a start-up business; teams of up to five members are allowed.

Requirements

  • Enrolled as a student at an Iowa post-secondary institution
  • Business plan for a start-up only
  • Submit executive summary, business model canvas, and financial projections