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IdeaBounce

Judging Criteria

Judges analyze submissions and rank according to the likelihood an idea will succeed. The Competition does not provide a specific format for contestant submissions, although the workshops are helpful in that regard. The best plans will be tailored to the industry and idea they represent. The judges' evaluation forms for the 2005 competition may be downloaded here.

Judging Events
  • Executive summaries are due on October 30, and we will announce the semi-finalist teams on November 2 via email and website updates.
  • After the Elevator Pitch Competition on November 9, which is not open to the public, we will host a public speaker and networking event at which we will announce the winners of that competition, who are the Olin Cup Finalists.
  • Final presentations to judges are not open to the public, but we will announce the Olin Cup winners at a public speaker and networking event on February 1, 2007.
Investment Awards
Investments will be awarded in the following amounts:
  • $50,000 to the first place finishing team
  • $20,000 to the second place finishing team
The investment specified (type of security and valuation) will vary with winners. In addition, winners may receive in-kind services from one or more of the competition sponsors, in addition to any cash investment. These in-kind services will be limited to one provider in each of the service areas and the provider and winners will agree to specific details. All investments will be made upon incorporation of the business.

Since 2005, the Olin Cup has also awarded a $5,000 cash prize to a Washington University student team. Current students must own at least 51% of the venture.

Confidentiality
The goal of the Olin Cup Competition is to support the growth of the entrepreneurial community at Washington University and the St. Louis region by promoting education, collaboration, and team formation leading to the creation of successful early stage ventures.

All participants involved in reviewing the executive summaries, business plans and presentations understand that information should be treated as confidential and not disclosed outside of the Competition. However, maintaining a collaborative learning environment where ideas can be discussed openly is crucial to the Olin Cup process. It is the Team Founder's responsibility to decide what information should or should not be included.

Idea summaries posted to the IdeaBounce website may be printed and distributed at events and to the media.