Graves Business Plan Competition
Sep. 18 - Nov. 22, 2019
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Graves Business Plan Competition
The Graves Business Plan Competition offers University of Tennessee, Knoxville students enrolled in undergraduate and master’s degree programs 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.
First place: $5,000
Second place: $3,000
Third place: $2,000
The three-round competition takes place each fall and spring semester.
Wednesday, Sep. 18
Entry period opens
Monday, Oct. 21
Applications due by 11:59 pm
Monday, Oct. 28
Invitations issued to compete in first round of presentations
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Pitch Prep Session
Haslam Business Building room 401. 5:15 - 6:15 pm. Open to participants invited to pitch in the first round.
Friday, Nov. 08
First round of presentations to judges
Haslam Business Building, rooms 316 and 454
Monday, Nov. 11
Invitations issued to present in the final round of presentations to judges
Friday, Nov. 15
Final round of presentations to judges
Haslam Business Building, room 633
Friday, Nov. 22
Awards Ceremony
Haslam Business Building, West Wing (Room 440)