The Duke Start-Up Challenge is an entrepreneurship competition at Duke University that runs the course of the academic year, from November to April. The competition includes an Elevator Pitch Competition in November, an Executive Summary Competition in January, and a live Finals Event in April, with multiple teams winning cash and prizes throughout the competition for the best submissions. The prizes are awarded to overall best plan/presentation and best submission in each of several categories (e.g. Energy & Environment, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Products & Services, and Social Entrepreneurship). Additionally, teams are provided with feedback along the way from judges to help with further development of the business concept into the next part of the Duke Start-Up Challenge and beyond. Founded in Fall 1999 by an ambitious group of Duke students, the competition is now celebrating its 11th year of operation. |
