Technology Business Plan Competition | Rules

The UNM Technology Business Plan Competition encourages UNM students from all UNM schools and colleges to collaborate on teams that commercialize technology products developed at UNM, Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Lab, or elsewhere in the state. These student-owned startup firms bring inventions from lab to market and have the potential to boost economic development in New Mexico. Top prize for the competition is the $25,000 Michael Gallegos Prize for Entrepreneurship. TVC Lockheed Martin sponsors the $10,000 second place prize, and vSpring Capital offers the third place $5,000 prize.

For a complete list of rules, visit the Rules & Forms page.

Upcoming Events

• 2009-2010 UNM Technology Business Plan Competition
  Friday, April 16, 2010
  Preliminary round: Morning (UNM Anderson School)
  Finals round: Afternoon
  Awards Reception and Banquet: Evening
• Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC) Seminars
  These seminars are offered free of charge.
  Parking is free.
• Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC) Seminar
  Wednesday, December 2nd, 8:00 AM - Noon (Albuquerque)
  ATTRACTING EQUITY INVESTORS AND LESSONS LEARNED (Download flyer)
• Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC) Seminar
  Wednesday, December 16th, 8:00 AM - Noon (Rio Rancho)
  ATTRACTING EQUITY INVESTORS AND LESSONS LEARNED (Download flyer)
• Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC) Seminar
  Thursday, December 17th, 8:00 AM - Noon (Santa Fe)
  ATTRACTING EQUITY INVESTORS AND LESSONS LEARNED (Download flyer)
• Presenting the Business Plan Seminar
  Friday, February 5th, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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• Intention to Present Forms are Due
  Friday, February 5th by 5:00 PM
  Download Competition Rules and Forms
• Financial Projections for Start-Ups 1 Seminar
  Friday, February 19th, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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  The first in the set of two seminars will feature Ann Brooks, Anderson Accounting Lecturer, who will cover the nuts & bolts of financial projections for startup firms and will share a number of helpful spreadsheets and other tools.
  At least one member of each team is required to attend this session.
• Financial Projections for Start-Ups 2 Seminar
  Friday, March 5th, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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  The second in the set of three seminars will feature a guest speaker from REDW Business & Financial Resources, LLC-The Rogoff Firm. Tim Kelly, REDW Senior Manager of Business Valuation Services, will pick up where Session 1 left off and cover more advanced concepts for startup financials.
  At least one member of each team is required to attend this session.
• Written Plans and Competition Entry Forms are Due
  Tuesday, April 6th, by 5:00 PM
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• 2010 UNM Technology Business Plan Competition
  Alpha Round: Morning; Omega Round (Finals): Afternoon
  Awards Reception & Banquet: Evening

Management of Technology (MOT) and Entrepreneurial Studies Courses

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• Undergraduate students: Did you know that you may be able to take two GRADUATE-level Anderson Courses as an undergraduate, for undergraduate or graduate credit? Call 277-3290 and meet with your advisor.
• Non-Anderson students: Did you know you may be able to take Anderson courses? Call 277-3290 for more information.