2021 Raymond Ideas Challenge

275 Joe Routt Blvd,College Station TX 77843

14 November, 2021

Description

Challenging students to submit their BIG idea for a chance to win cash prizes! Raymond Ideas Challenge Sunday, November 14, 2021 The Raymond Ideas Challenge is a campus-wide idea competition that takes place at Texas A&M each year. The competition challenges undergraduate and graduate students from any major to dream up the next great product, service, or solution. As an idea challenge, there is no prototype or business plan required in order to participate. On competition day, a select group of student finalists are invited to present their idea to a panel of judges (YOU) and compete for $10,000 in prize money. Each student finalist is given 5 minutes to present and then given an additional 5 minutes to field questions from the judging panel. Any business professional can judge Raymond Ideas Challenge. We actively recruit judges from a variety of backgrounds and industries because we believe a diverse background makes for a superior judging experience. As a judge, you’ll be able to encourage and support the next generation of Aggie entrepreneurs. Schedule of events: 1:30 PM: Registration & Refreshments2:00 PM: Judging Orientation 3:00 PM: Student Presentations (includes 2 rounds of presentations and a break)5:30 - 6:30 PM: Awards ReceptionDetails will be emailed to all Judges who have RSVPed the week before the event. Judging is not open to current students. Through a combination of entrepreneurial-focused curricular and experiential opportunities, The McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship seeks to enhance the livelihood of Texas A&M University and the greater community. Since its inception in 1999, the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship has served as the hub of entrepreneurship for Texas A&M University. In addition, we strive to support and recognize the achievements of entrepreneurs within the Aggie Network and throughout the State of Texas. We’re committed to the success of entrepreneurs and believe that they are the cornerstone of a robust economy and nation.Our goal is to enhance entrepreneurial student education by providing training, networking, and assistance to enterprising students, faculty and alumni. With the support of our volunteer network, corporate supporters, faculty, and staff,the McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship has been able to provide business start up acceleration, competitive opportunities, work experiences, and financial support to aspiring entrepreneurs in the Aggie community and across the world. ENTREPRENEURS MADE HERE.