National prize in agricultural innovation – Seeking improvements in:
Anything that touches agriculture, food, or food systems – Food canning/processing improvement that speeds food manufacturing – Innovation that supports more effective planting in the field (or hydroponics, etc) – Recognition and removal of weeds via robotics or telematics
Have a great idea? Get moving! Entry deadline: February 28 th, 2014 Online submission of: – 2 page business/idea summary – 10 slide deck business/idea summary
Grand Prize - $100,000 Four Final Prizes - $25,000 each Audience Favorite Prize - $15,000 Feedback from world-renowned judges Open to students nationally, but hosted from University of Wisconsin - Madison
No entry fee for initial entry No conferences or any other required events/activities/etc $1,000 stipend for travel and materials for the top 25 finalist teams who present in Madison, WI Hotel, food, and competition activities all covered FREE
Interact with nationally acclaimed judges Work with experienced mentors Take a front seat in transforming agriculture Gain business expertise Build your own company
Talk with your friends and start thinking about potential ideas Document your ideas and work with your friends to find out what has merit Consider a short form outline ( to better understand your product or service, as well as potential customers and their pain pointshttp:// Enter the prize with a 2 page summary and 10 slide deck!