Registration is now open for the third annual Alabama Launchpad business plan competition.  The competition is for new, high-growth ventures in the seed, start-up or early growth stages and is open to students, faculty and even alumni of the seven universities participating in the Alabama Launchpad program:

Interested teams must register through the Alabama Launchpad website.  Phase I of the competition is optional and non-competitive.  Those interested in participating in this phase must submit their Phase I executive summaries by September 26th.  Teams who do not wish to participate in Phase I may enter directly into Phase II.  Registration for the competition will close on Friday, November 14th, and Phase II plans will be due the same day.

For more information about the competition, please visit our Competition Information Page.

Alabama Launchpad is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting high-growth entrepreneurship in Alabama.  The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is a founding partner and represents over 60 of the state’s leading businesses.  Through the business plan competition and other programs, Alabama Launchpad is helping to prepare Alabama for “The New Economy.”