Graves Business Plan Competition Fall 2024
The Graves Business Plan Competition offers currently enrolled University of Tennessee, Knoxville students the opportunity to win start-up capital for an original business idea. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place in two business categories: growth and lifestyle.
Application Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 14
First place: $5,000
Second place: $3,000
Third place: $2,000
The three-round competition takes place each fall and spring semester.
Monday, Sep 30
8-12 am
Application Period Opens
8 a.m.
Apply Online
Sunday, Oct 13
12 am-11:59 pm
Application Period Closes
11:59 p.m.
Apply Online
Friday, Nov 01
8 am-1 pm
Pitches to Judges
Friday, Nov 08
2 pm-12 am