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BUILDING INNOVATION

IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

The annual Venture Plan Competition, hosted by the Crummer Graduate School of Business every year since 2015, is Central Florida’s largest, most prestigious, and comprehensive business plan and pitch competition for startups. Open to all regionally headquartered startups, the annual competition is where teams battle for funding, exposure, and mentorship in front of the region’s top entrepreneurs, leaders, and venture capitalists. Participants compete for prize money before multiple distinguished judges panels, all of whom are successful investors and entrepreneurs. The competition continues to serve as the platform for Central Florida startup companies to gain exposure and funding.

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Prize Packages

The total value of the prize packages, inclduing cash and in-kind services are well over $150,000 this year.

Mentorship

You will get extraordinary mentorship from Central Florida's best entrepreneurs while competing to deliver the best pitch.

Community Hub

We bring the startup community together. Even if you don't win, you will find new resources for your venture.

Venture Plan Partners

Crummer Graduate School of Business & Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship Programs to Help you Grow

The Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship (CFAE) is located within the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. The CFAE provides MBA students, alumni, and business owners of growth companies with a variety of practical experiences, both in and out of the classroom, that promote successful entrepreneurship.
  • 9+ Student Programs
  • 7+ Community Initiatives
  • >50 Partners
Fast-Track to Success

The Timeline

  • Round 1
  • Round 2
  • Round 3

Dec 16, 2022
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10 AM
Friday

Application goes live!

You can now submit your application via OrlandoVenturePlan.com

Jan 22, 2023
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11:59 PM
Sunday

Application Deadline

NEW Submission Deadline

Feb 5, 2023
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8 PM
Sunday

Semi-Finalists Announced

We will announce the semi-finalists via email, followed by a press release.

February 8, 2023
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On Demand
TBD

Pitch Workshop

Open to all applicants (including non-semifinalists), the Crummer School of Business will host a virtual pitch seminar.

February 15, 2023
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3pm
Wednesday

Semi Finalist Dry-Run

This optional virtual event will allow any semi-finalist to practice your pitches and get actionable feedback from our mentors.

March 2, 2023
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TBD
Thursday

Semi-Finals Round

Pitch Decks are due Saturday before the event. This event is closed to the public - judges, invited guests and mentors only.

Mar 6, 2023
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8 AM
Monday

Finals Attendance Registration Opens

Sign up to join us at Rollins College for our in-person pitch event and network with the local entrepreneurship community. Startups, investors, mentors - everyone is welcome.

Mar 23, 2023
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5 PM
Thursday

Final Pitch Night

It has all come down to this. Who will win the 2023 Venture Plan Competition, and go home with $50,000 and many in-kind services?
A Launchpad for Success

Our Previous Winners

Ease Applications

2014, Exited in 2020

Stax Payments

2015, Exited in 2020

Mindstamp

2021

Ostrich

2022

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