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2022 Great Ideas Competition

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Great Ideas Competition

The Great Ideas Competition is sponsored by the Willes Center for International Entrepreneurship. It is an opportunity for students to think about, build, and scale their business ideas. This is an opportunity for students to have a positive impact on themselves, their community, and the world!

Students work by themselves or in a team to identify a need, plan a solution, and present their ideas.

There are no registration fees to enter the competition. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each category. All majors and minors are welcome to participate!

The event is held on November 9 and 10, 2022.

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UP TO $24,000 IN PRIZES

CATEGORIES:


All ideas and businesses must support the mission of BYU–Hawaii and follow the guidelines of the Honor Code.

Oceania & the Asian Rim Business


Located in or directly impacts Oceania and the Asian Rim. The business must be located in the target area or directly positively impact the target area.

Oceania & the Asian Rim Social Venture


Bringing people together to ignite prosperity for the planet. The business should prioritize social good and sustainability, as well as business success in the target area.

Oceania & the Asian Rim Influence


Fostering the cultures of Oceania and the Asian Rim globally. The business will celebrate the cultures of the target area with positive awareness.

Young Entrepreneurs


Finding opportunities to build and grow a business that supports the mission of BYU–Hawaii.

    Scholarships and Cash Prizes

    All prizes will be awarded as scholarships. Young Entrepreneurs will receive a cash prize.

    • First place prize is $1,000.
    • Second place prize is $750.
    • Third place prize is $500.
    • Grand prize team winner: $3,000.
    • Runner-up team winner: $2,000.

    Teams are defined as having between one and four members. All members of a team who win first, second, or third prize will all receive the same prize amount. All members of a team who win the grand prize or runner-up will split the prize money.

    Past Winners

    Competition Timeline

    Dates, times, and venues are subject to change. Participants will be notified as soon as feasible to ensure a fair competition. Refer back to this page as updates are made and check your email frequently to stay up-to-date about changes.

    2022 COMPETITION TIMELINE

    Date / Time Title Location Info
    Wednesday, September 28
    7:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Kickoff + How Does Entrepreneurship Really Work? Workshop Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Wednesday, October 05
    7:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Identify the Problem: Provide the Solution Workshop Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Wednesday, October 12
    7:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Legal Business and Ethics Workshop Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Wednesday, October 19
    7:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Marketing Tips & Tools for Your Success Workshop Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Wednesday, October 26
    7:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Tips for Success: How to Pitch Your Great Idea Workshop Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Saturday, October 29
    Great Ideas Competition: Submission Deadline Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Tuesday, November 08
    11:59 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Submission Deadline For Semi-Finalist Heber J. Grant Building Room 273
    Wednesday, November 09
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Booth Showcase Heber J. Grant Building Room 273/275
    Thursday, November 10
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Great Ideas Competition: Finalist Presentation Hawaiian Journey Theatre, Polynesian Cultural Center
    Thursday, November 10
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Great Ideas Competition: Speakers and Awards Heber J. Grant Building Room 273/275

    Student Resources

    See the official Rule Book for the guidelines of the Great Ideas Competition.

    Enter Competition

    Official Rule Book

    Meet the Judges

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