Wisconsin Residents Encouraged to Participate in Governor's Business Plan Contest

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022 -- 10:00 AM

Wisconsinites are encouraged to participate in the 19th annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest.

The free, online deadline for the initial 250-word submission is Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The contest is designed to encourage entrepreneurs in the startup stage of tech-enabled businesses in Wisconsin.

The contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert advice and mentoring, management talent and possible sources of capital.

Over time, the contest has led to valuable public and media exposure for the top business plans and spurred economic growth in Wisconsin. Finalists will share in more than $125,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.

For their initial entries, contestants will submit a 250-word, about 2,000 characters, idea abstract online at www.govsbizplancontest.com. That’s where contestants will also find business plan templates and other information, such as the Entrepreneurs’ Toolkit.

The toolkit provides business startup information and assistance, networking contacts and technical resources. Contestants who advance to subsequent contest rounds will expand their plan in stages.

More than 70 judges drawn from the finance, sales, marketing, research and technology sectors across Wisconsin will score the entries and provide feedback on submissions.

The contest is all online and is FREE to enter at www.govsbizplancontest.com. All information about the contest can be found on that website.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.