SUBMIT A WRITTEN BUSINESS PLAN TO ENTER THE CHALLENGE!
Outline your vision for a business you would like to open in Rhode Island. A winning business pitch includes but is not limited to: a company logo, mission statement, product or service descriptions, market opportunity and S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analyses, profit and viability data, and a marketing plan. Read the full requirements at the link below.
FINALISTS WILL COMPETE AT AN IN-PERSON PITCH EVENT
After all written business plans are scored, the top five scoring students advance to a final pitch competition. During the final competition, students give an oral presentation (business pitch) to a panel of judges made up of successful Rhode Island entrepreneurs. The final five students will receive scholarships based on their business pitch scores.
1st place - $5,000 scholarship
2nd place - $4,000 scholarship
3rd place - $2,500 scholarship
4th place - $1,500 scholarship
5th place - $1,000 scholarship
TIMELINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 9, 2025 (by midnight): Deadline for students to apply by submitting their written business plans via e-mail to lgecri@gmail.com
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: November 14, 2025: The Lt. Governor’s Office announces the top 5 students/student teams who will advance to the final competition. All participants will receive e-mail notification.
FINAL COMPETITION: December 3, 2025: Top 5 students/student teams give their business pitches at the final competition.