2016 Results:
WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: Cyclone Cinema - $1,000 cash + $4,000 scholarship
2ND PLACE: Alpha Learning Academy - $500 cash
3RD PLACE: Triple-R-Cadium - $250 cash
SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition:
Student Division
The Student Competition is a sub-divison of the SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition. Students from all over the region compete to pitch their business plans to a panel of judges. The intent of the competition is to encourage entrepreneurial thinking and action in the community. All participants have a chance to win prize money and prize packages. The students that present the best business plan in terms of judges' criteria, will receive the grand prize: a $4,000 scholarship to Hasan School of Business at CSU-P and $1,000 cash.
WINNING IDEAS
Check out some of our past student competitiors.
Select a year to view past competitors and winners.
2017 Results:
WINNERS:
1ST PLACE: Luke C. - $1,000 cash
SCHOLARSHIP: Ryan M. - $4,000 scholarship
2ND PLACE: Dalton B. - $500 cash
2ND PLACE (Tied): Rosa M. - $500 cash
3RD PLACE: Rebekah C. - $250 cash
2018 Results:
WINNERS:
SCHOLARSHIP: Emiliano C. - $4,000 scholarship
1ST PLACE: Dalton B. - $1,000 cash
2ND PLACE (Tied): Hailey C. - $500 cash
2ND PLACE (Tied): Matt W. - $500 cash
3RD PLACE (Tied): Alleyah C. - $250 cash
FAQ's
Have a quiestion about the SoCo Competition? Let us help.
The SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition is southern Colorado's largest competition for
entrepreneurship opportunity in the region. Individuals or teams compete to pitch their business
plan to be incorporated within the community. The entire competition is split into two
divisions. There is the Student Business Plan Competition and the Adult Venture Capitalist
Competition. The Student Division is evaluated by a panel of judges who select finalists to take
home a scholarship to CSU-Pueblo and cash prizes. The Adult Division is judged by real venture
capitalists who may decide to invest in your business or business idea by providing venture
'capital' seed money or loans.
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Be enrolled in a Colorado school. Employees, and family members of employees of Colorado State
University Pueblo, Junior Achievement, and any sponsor or partner are allowed to enter and
compete if (1) they meet the aforementioned school eligibility criterion, and (2) this
relationship is disclosed at the time of competition registration. Failure to disclose this
relationship will result in disqualification of the entry. Also, be enrolled in present school
year. Complete registration on the website by the assigned date in the home page. Follow
“Rules of Submission†and submit business plan entries via electronic drop box on the
website by the assigned date in the home page. Registration is free for entrants in the student
division, but requires name, age, email address, mailing address, telephone number and
respective school, the participant is currently enrolled/attending.
The Student Competition division is free if applicants are eligibile under the stated
conditions. For the Adult Competition, there is a small fee that accompanies registration. This
fee is $10 for entry into the competition and to process your application.
It is very important that you adhere to and understand the rules and conditions for
participating in the SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition. You can find the rules HERE