Competition
Dempsey Startup Competition
Organized by the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington, the Dempsey Startup Competition is a multi-round business plan competition for undergraduate and graduate students in the Cascadia Corridor and Alaska. Participants develop business summaries and pitch to judges and investors for cash prizes up to $25,000.
See your fitKey facts
- Organiser
- Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, Foster School of Business, University of Washington
- Deadline
- April 5, 2027
- Cycles
- 2027 · deadline April 5, 2027
- Amount
- $25,000 · Prize
- Open to
- Canada, United States
- Stages
- Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
- Sectors
- Any sector
Only for founders in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington.
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See your fitKey questions about Dempsey Startup Competition
Who can apply to Dempsey Startup Competition?
Dempsey Startup Competition is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea, Pre-seed, and Seed. Eligible locations: Canada and United States. Incorporation is not required.
When is the Dempsey Startup Competition deadline?
The Dempsey Startup Competition deadline is April 5, 2027. Upcoming cycles: 2027 · deadline April 5, 2027. Next cycles: Late February 2027.
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