Explorer Track Requirements
Explorer Track Round Breakdown & Requirements
Round Breakdown
Participants in the Explorer Track will compete in two rounds.
- The top 10 teams from round 1 will advance to Round 2.
- Results are announced on February 21st, 2025.
- During round 2, the last and final round for explorer track, teams will pitch virtually via zoom on March 18th, 2025, with the top 3 teams winning prize money.
Below are the requirements for each round.
Round 1 Requirements
Submit Round 1 Online Application:
What you'll need...
- Team Information.
- 50-word business thesis.
- Responses to 5 questions regarding your venture idea (250 words each).
Resources:
- Submissions and judging criteria.
- Crafting Your Value Proposition: How to Stand Out From Competitors Workshop.
Round 1 application submissions due on Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
Round 2 Requirements
Submit Round 2 Online Application:
What you'll need...
- 5-slide deck.
- Updated 50-word business thesis.
Pitch Virtually:
- 5-min virtual pitch on March 18th, 2025.
Additional Resources:
- Submissions and judging criteria (TBA).
- Startup Finances: How to Create a Path to Profitability Workshop.
- Pitching to Win with Bob Smith Workshop.
Round 2 application submissions due on Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
Round 2 Applications Open February 22nd, 2025