2020 LiftOff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Competition

August 3rd, 2020

Liftoff Houston Applications
Now Open Until August 10, 2020 | 11:59 PM
Orientation is REQUIRED for Everyone

Liftoff Houston is the City of Houston's annual business plan competition. It is an entrepreneurial initiative that aims to empower Houstonians with business literacy education and mentorship to start their own businesses while contributing to the local growth and sustainability of the Houston economy. It is sponsored by Capital One Bank, which provides cash prizes totaling $30,000. This year, there are two ways to participate in Liftoff Houston:

The 2020 Liftoff Houston Start-Up Business Plan Competition
The 2020 Liftoff Houston Educational Pathway

Click Here for Eligibility Requirements

Award Categories: Product, Service, and Innovation
$10,000 – Awarded for top “Product” Based Business Plan (retail, resale, merchandise, etc.)
$10,000 – Awarded for top “Service” Based Business Plan (food, labor, consulting, etc.)
$10,000 – Awarded for top “Innovation” Based Business Plan (software, hardware, inventions, new market businesses, etc.)

How do you get started? Simply click below to register and create an application account. Then, complete the 'Eligibility Test' to determine the program for which you are eligible. Finally, complete an application for either the LiftOff Houston Start-up Business Plan Competition or the LiftOff Houston Educational Pathway!

Visit liftoffhouston.smapply.org for more information on this year's competition.

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