Join us for the UB Startup Summit, a transformative 3-day experience designed to take your ideas from concept to reality. Dive into focused workshops, network with like-minded innovators, and collaborate with teammates to build a startup in just one weekend. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or just curious about the startup journey, you'll gain valuable insights, skills, and connections. Although pitching is not required you can cap off the weekend by pitching your startup to a panel of judges for feedback and prizes.
**Apply Here [Sept 13-15]**
https://ubuffalo.startuptree.co/application/form/a6bb08f9-83ab-4395-b3a1-3c683ecf147
Our panel of judges will evaluate each team and decide the winners. We aim to bring together a diverse group of at least three judges each year, representing a broad range of relevant disciplines. To be eligible to win, at least one team member must have attended all 3 days of Startup Bootcamp and submit slides prior to start of Sunday pitch competition. Below is the grading matrix that our judges will use when evaluating pitches.
| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product/ Idea Clarity (20%) | Vague | Could solve a problem | For a Target Customer | Spots an opportunity | Distinctive in market |
| Learning Outcomes (60%) | Unaddressed or Unmoved | General Platitudes from Lessons | Connects to this Experience | Proposes Ideas to Pursue Next | Specific to Strategy |
| Ask for Help (20%) | Vague or None | General or Disconnected from Weakness | Specific Request | Connected to a Risk in Model | Shares Why this Help Matters |