TOP DAWG Business Plan Competition

Who is eligible to compete?

The TOP 10 Idea Pitch winning teams will compete in the TOP DAWG Business Plan Competition in the Spring. Undergraduate, graduate students and recent alumni (within one year of graduation) may participate on each idea pitch or TOP DAWG team.

In order to have a stronger team, it is recommended, but not mandatory, that at least two different programs or disciplines be represented on each team.

The number of members per team is limited to two to six members.

Teams must not have started business operations as of January 1 of the competition year, or received funding beyond seed stage as of January 1 of the competition year.

A student is not allowed to participate on more than one team.

Are there restrictions on the type of business which may be planned?

All submitted businesses must be legal under Federal or State of Louisiana statutes and any other applicable laws.

Plans which include significant innovation in either a product or service typically score higher in the competition. The innovation itself is NOT required to be the product, but may enhance the delivery or availability of a product or service.

ALL FOR PROFIT VENTURES MUST BE SEEKING OUTSIDE EQUITY CAPITAL.