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REGISTRATION FOR SOCO IS OPEN

STUDENT ADULT

Southern Colorado's Premiere Competition



As an effort to promote business development, the Healy Center has founded a unique and exciting opportunity for the surrounding southern community of Colorado - introducing the SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition. The SoCo Competition has two divisions: STUDENT & ADULT.



STUDENT:

In the student division, students (limited to high school and under) can compete with their business ideas in front of a panel of local business owners who judge. The prizes include a $4,000 scholarship to Hasan School of Business and various other cash prizes.





ADULT:

The adult division is similar to hit television show Shark Tank. Adults present their business or business ideas in front of real "sharks" - venture capitalists, who may decide to invest in their business by providing "seed" money to startup their business.

PAST WINNERS

We have had a wide variety of interesting and successful startups and business ideas compete.

Select a year to view past competitors and winners.

2016 Student Division Results:

WINNERS:



1ST PLACE: Cyclone Cinema - $1,000 cash + $4,000 scholarship





2ND PLACE: Alpha Learning Academy - $500 cash





3RD PLACE: Triple-R-Cadium - $250 cash





2016 Adult Division Results:

2017 Student Division Results:

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2018 Student Division Results:

2018 Adult Division Results:

GALLERY

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OUR AMAZING TEAM

The Healy Center is comprised of diverse and passionate individuals.

OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

The SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition would not be possible without our sponsors.

FAQ's

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Registration Status: OPEN

Business Plan Submission Deadline: 3/15/19

What is the SoCo Entreprenuership Competition?

The SoCo Entrepreneurship Competition is southern Colorado's largest competition for entrepreneurship opportunity in the region. Individuals or teams compete to pitch their business plan to be incorporated within the community. The entire competition is split into two divisions. There is the Student Business Plan Competition and the Adult Venture Capitalist Competition. The Student Division is evaluated by a panel of judges who select finalists to take home a scholarship to CSU-Pueblo and cash prizes. The Adult Division is judged by real venture capitalists who may decide to invest in your business or business idea by providing venture 'capital' seed money or loans.

You can register by clicking on the REGISTER link on the top of navigation bar, or by clicking HERE.

Be enrolled in a Colorado school. Employees, and family members of employees of Colorado State University Pueblo, Junior Achievement, and any sponsor or partner are allowed to enter and compete if (1) they meet the aforementioned school eligibility criterion, and (2) this relationship is disclosed at the time of competition registration. Failure to disclose this relationship will result in disqualification of the entry. Also, be enrolled in present school year. Complete registration on the website by the assigned date in the home page. Follow “Rules of Submission” and submit business plan entries via electronic drop box on the website by the assigned date in the home page. Registration is free for entrants in the student division, but requires name, age, email address, mailing address, telephone number and respective school, the participant is currently enrolled/attending.

Each adult business plan submitted must list only one (1) author, to whom any and all prizes will be awarded. Up to three people may present on stage during the finale, including the author. Also note: please read over official "Rules of Submission" to determine all requirements are met during registration.

Last day to register: March 1st, 2019 @ 11:59PM

Deadline for Business Plan: March 23rd, 2019 @ 11:59PM

Competition Date/Location: Life Science Building @ CSU-Pueblo

The Student Competition division is free if applicants are eligibile under the stated conditions. For the Adult Competition, there is a small fee that accompanies registration. This fee is $10 for entry into the competition and to process your application.

Feb, 27th - Mar. 15: Business Plans judged

March 12th, 2019: Finalists Contacted

Apr. 5th - Apr. 6th: Student & Adult competitions

Contact Us

You can always reach us by phone at: 719-549-2142 or by email: info@healycenter.org