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Formal Presentation

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Weight
33.3%
Description
The Formal Presentation is a four-to-six-minute presentation where each business will share details of its product or service with a panel of judges, usually in the form of visual slides. Following the presentation judges will ask questions designed to reflect real world challenges and decision making requirements of entrepreneurs. The total formal presentation time will be 10 minutes.
Guidelines & information
  • A maximum of six minutes will be allowed for each business presentation.
  • Timing begins when the presenter begins speaking.
  • There is no minimum or maximum number of entrepreneurs that can present.
  • Immediately following the presentation, judges will ask questions.
  • Others in attendance are not permitted to ask questions or to comment.
  • Entrepreneurs must give the presentation live and in person.
  • Entrepreneurs are permitted to utilize handouts and other visual aids.
  • Visual aids such as power points or slide shows need to be uploaded to this site.

Please review the Formal Presentation Rubric for full judging criteria.

Submission deadline
Mar 6, 2026 4:00 PM CST