Seminole Startup
Seminole State's Center for Business, Legal and Entrepreneurship will host its annual entrepreneurship competition. This competition expands the experience of entrepreneurship at Seminole State College and increases students’ knowledge of the skills needed for success in a competitive world.
Entrepreneurship Competition Spring 2025
The Seminole Startup Entrepreneurship Competition gives Seminole State students the opportunity to create and develop an original business plan, with coaching from faculty mentors and the Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee, to earn cash prizes and support. Submissions will be judged by a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and investors in the business community based on criteria like product or service, market opportunity, marketing strategy, management team, pro forma financials and use of capital.
Competition Details
- Seminole Startup is open to all current Seminole State students, including students enrolled in the Adult High School and the Dual Enrollment Program.
- Students may enter the competition either individually or on a team. All members of a team must be currently enrolled Seminole State students.
- Submissions are accepted via an online form in the Canvas course, August 26, 2024-March 15, 2025.
- Prizes are being awarded on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
- All details are found in Canvas - Seminole Startup 2025.
Enter Seminole Startup 2025
Please note:
You will need your Canvas login to submit your entry.
Competition Prizes
Prizes for the competition will include cash awards as follows:
- 1st prize: $3,000
- 2nd prize: $2,000
- 3rd prize: $1,000
- 4th prize: $250
- 5th prize: $100
- Door Prizes: Varies
The winning entrants will present their proposals on
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- 6-9 p.m. (please arrive by 5:30 p.m.)
- During a Business Community networking event
in the Lake Mary Marriott Hotel.
Resources
Additional resources for business plan composition can be found in Canvas.
- Business Plan Guidelines & Tips Presentation
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Write your Business Plan
- Forbes - How to Write a Business Plan
- Wharton School Entrepreneurship
Series - Business Plan Writing 101
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the competition, contact Professor David Moradian by email or phone at 407.708.2729.