Paul College Undergraduate Research Conference
Friday, April 26, 2013 (10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
Paul College Building

The Peter T. Paul College welcomes its undergraduate students to participate in an exciting research opportunity at the annual Paul College Undergraduate Research Conference. Through original research and valuable guidance from mentors, students gain a deeper academic knowledge as well as professional experience. This URC event includes poster presentations, oral presentations, and feedback from University and business leaders.

Paul College Holloway Prize Innovation-to-Market Competition
Charles & Miriam Nelson Poster Round
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 (12-2 p.m.)
Memorial Union Building

Established with a gift from Charles & Miriam Nelson, this poster competition gives all teams entered in the Holloway Prize Innovation-to-Market Competition an opportunity to showcase their research into entrepreneurship. Teams have three minutes to present their business idea, followed by three minutes of Q&A with the judges. Judging teams comprised of representatives from business and industry will evaluate the posters based on the following criteria: a) an ability to generate enough interest in the concept through a stand-alone poster without verbal explanation of the concept, and b) an ability to generate enough interest from a hypothetical venture capitalist for them to consider asking for a formal business plan for the concept.

Paul College Holloway Prize Innovation-to-Market Competition
Bud Albin Challenge Round
Friday, April 26, 2013 (12-7 p.m.)
Closed judging sessions only, not open to the public

Fifteen teams will advance to the Bud Albin Challenge Round where they will present their case before a panel of industry judges who have reviewed their 5-page submissions. Contenders have 10 minutes to present their ideas through a PowerPoint presentation, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. All Albin Challenge Round teams will have a professionally prepared poster available for viewing by judges and others.  Student posters can be included, but are not required, as part of the formal presentation.  All teams will receive detailed feedback from the judges. Six teams will advance to the Holloway Prize Championship Round.

Paul College Holloway Prize Innovation-to-Market Competition Championship Round
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 (12:30-6 p.m.)
Holloway Commons, Squamscott Room

In the final stage of the competition, six teams advance and present their ideas through a PowerPoint presentation in a 10 minute period, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A with the judges. All teams will have a professionally prepared poster available for viewing by judges, guests and others.  Prizes are awarded for the most feasible and fundable approaches for starting, acquiring, or expanding a business venture. Click here for more information.