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Competitions

The Tufts Entrepreneurship Center is big on innovation. The program hosts 25+ events and competitions through the year, including the renowned $100k New Ventures Competition. Most competitions are generally open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. Check out the details below on various competitions for details on eligibility. We look forward to your participation! 

$100k New Ventures Competition

Deadline: 2020 date to be announced

Organized by the Gordon Institute's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Tufts University, the annual competition draws entries from alumni, faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students from across the university. Teams compete for prizes and in-kind services totaling more than $100,000 in three tracks: healthcare and life science, social impact and general/high-tech.

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Stephen and Geraldine Ricci Prize

Deadline: 2020 date to be announced

The Stephen and Geraldine Ricci Interdisciplinary Prize is awarded annually to student teams that best demonstrate interdisciplinary engineering design and entrepreneurial spirit. The purpose of the prize is to promote the advancement of research at Tufts through projects that assist in translation of research discoveries from the laboratory to applications that benefit society.

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Ideas Competition

Deadline to Enter: October 31, 2019

Competition: November 15, 8:00am - 3:00pm

The Tufts Ideas Competition is designed for early stage business ideas. Winners will receive a $1,000 cash prize, mentorship and invitations to attend a robust series of workshops covering topics such as start-up legal considerations, funding and creating an effective pitch. Open to Tufts students, faculty and staff, the competition provides individuals with validation and support for a business idea.

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The Paul and Elizabeth Montle Prize for Entrepreneurial Achievement

Deadline to Enter: October 31, 2019

Competition: November 15, 8:00am - 3:00pm

The Montle Prize for Entrepreneurial Achievement is an annual competition that helps kick-start future leaders in the business and non-profit world. Paul Montle, a 1969 alumnus, created the award to commend outstanding Tufts students who demonstrate entrepreneurial skills.

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Questions?

Visit us at Tufts Entrepreneurship Center, CLIC Building, 574 Boston Ave, Suite 102.

Jack Derby, TEC Director, jack.derby@tufts.edu

Carol Denning, TEC Program Administrator, carol.denning@tufts.edu

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