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Deadline for the LaunchPadSC Startup Competition is October 31

Clemson Launch PadGot a business idea that you’d like to run by a team of experts? Want to win part of $20,000 in prizes? Submit your plan now to LaunchPadSC!

Only a few days remain for the LaunchpadSC business concept competition. This is a competition open to all residents of South Carolina or students of South Carolina Universities. The rules are simple. Prepare your business plan in six slides and submit it via the website. Five finalists from each of two sections will be selected and then present to a team of business leaders. The final competition will be held on December 7, 2012 at Clemson at the Falls. The most important deadline right now is October 31. All slides must be submitted by then. Learn more at the website.

Winners are eligible for over $20,000 in prizes:

  • Section 1 (Clemson University students) 1st place: $5,000
  • Section 2 (South Carolina residents) 1st place: $5,000
  • BrightStartâ„¢ Bundle of Services (valued at $5,000 per enterprise) for each winner including incorporation docs, business cards, legal, marketing and IT advice for start-up executives
  • Introduction to Angel Capital investors (UCAN) and SC Launch funding

Submit your plan: LaunchPadSC