Unleashing Ideas

The G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition is an exciting opportunity for students to develop and present business plans for new ventures! Students may take advantage of nearly one dozen workshops, seminars and skill-building sessions in the months leading up to the contest, each led by top faculty or Wisconsin business leaders that can help them to cultivate their ideas and prepare for the competition day. Top prize is a $10,000 cash award.

  • For more information about the Burrill Competition or opportunities to become involved with the program, please email the competition director, John Surdyk, at burrill@bus.wisc.edu.
  • Thinking of entering the contest? Read the eligibility requirements and rules of the competition.
  • Competitors: Find resources you’ll need to compete.
  • Win a share of up to $22,250 in cash awards!
  • Written Business Plans Due in Grainger 2296 by Noon. Please bring: 1) seven (7) stapled hard copies of the plan with attached entry form, 2) one (1)  public disclosure form and 3) a USB key containing 1 pdf copy of the plan

Learn more about the 2012 Prize Winners >>

Get Involved

  • Judging student entries in the competition
  • Offering to lead seminars on relevant start-up topics throughout the year
  • Providing in-kind and financial support for the event and winners
  • Being willing to volunteer time as mentors for student ventures that take their next steps on an ad-hoc basis
  • Students: Get involved! Enter as a competitor or help support the Burrill Competition.

If you are interested in contributing your time or talent to the G. Steven Burrill Business Plan Competition, please contact us for more information.

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