John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge
THE 33RD JOHN RUFFATTO BUSINESS STARTUP CHALLENGE IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN PERSON ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022.
To reserve a seat, RSVP on the Griz Hub event page. Admission is free and the live public final is open to the public. Doors open at 4 p.m. and light appetizers and drinks will be provided. The program will run from 5 - 7 p.m. in the ALi Auditorium in the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education on the campus of the University of Montana.
THOSE INTERESTED IN COMPETING THIS FALL SHOULD CONTACT PAUL GLADEN (paul.gladen@umontana.edu).
UM's Blackstone LaunchPad with the UM College of Business sponsors two competitions:
EPIC Pitch Competition | John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge
These competitions are designed for students to:
- Take an idea to the next level.
- Connect to mentors and investors.
- Win initial funding money (in the thousands) without investment.
Check out the slideshow of 9 items below:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to Posted Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to Red Patch Outdoors Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to Bridgible Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to Samaritan Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to KokuaJ Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to Aizy Tech Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Prize Awarded to The Giddy Thrifter Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Judges Hear Initial Pitches Slide Caption:
- Slide Title: Judges Gather for Opening Remarks Slide Caption:
The beginnings of a new generation of Montana entrepreneurs!