Back to Blog March 27, 2012 in

Don't Miss the Spring GLEQ Business Plan Competition Dates

Navigate all the resources featured in the Landscape Guide by geographic location, industry sector, and organization type. Landscape Guide
Everything you need to know to make a meaningful first connection can be found in our 2021-22 Landscape Guide! Download the Guide

2023 MVCA Research Report

Our state's entrepreneurial economy hinges on our ability to provide capital to our high-growth, high-potential companies. Download the Report

Through its two annual Business Plan Competitions, GLEQ offers Michigan’s new ventures entrepreneurial education, one-to-one coaching, connections to resources, and exposure to investors. The Spring GLEQ Business Plan Competition features cash prizes up to $25,000 and the $100,000 SmartZone Award!

 

The Competitions are often the first level of experience innovators have in vying for attention and funding. Win or lose, they come away with valuable feedback that helps focus future efforts and strategies.

 

Important Spring Competition Dates:

Wed, March 28 – Registration closes & teams are matched with coaches.

April 30 – Business Plan, Financials, SmartZone Letter of Recommendation due.

Mon, May 14 – Executive summaries & business plans due.

Tue, June 12 – Awards announced at the GLEQ Awards Banquet at the James B. Henry Center, Michigan State University, Lansing.

 

More Information & Registration