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