Opportunity Quest

The second competition in the Utah Entrepreneur Series, Opportunity Quest addresses the executive summary stage in business development. Participants will receive an educational forum to aid in developing a professional, competitive executive summary. Students will be judged based upon the quality of their submission.

Competitions are exclusive to individual schools. University students can enter as individuals or as members of a team, and are encouraged to investigate local opportunities. Cash prizes vary based upon the institution.

 

Please click here for the competition packet.

 

Opportunity Quest Season Calendar

Date Event

Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012

5:00pm

Executive Summary and Video Submission Deadline

Deadline is strictly enforced.

Monday, Nov. 19, 2012

Top 10 Finalists’ Announced

Final 10 will be announced on the UES homepage and via e-mail.

Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013

5:30 – 7:00pm

Mentor Workshop

As part of the Opportunity Quest mentorship program, the Finalists are assigned mentors from an elite group of business professionals to prepare them for the final presentation event.

Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

1:00pm – 5:00pm

Final Presentation & Judging

Finalists present their business plans to a panel of professional judges followed by a short question and answer period before the judges deliberate to decide who will win the $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 prizes.

Friday, Jan. 18, 2013

5:30 – 6:30pm

Final Awards Banquet

The Opportunity Quest 2012-2013 winner will be announced at the final awards reception, held at the Pierre Lassonde Center.