Concordia Catalyst Competition (C3)
Date and Time
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm April 15, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm April 29, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
C3 consists of a Mentor Night prior to both the Fall and Spring Competitions, the Fall Pitch Competition and the Spring Business Plan Competition. C3 was created to provide practical experience for those formulating and executing business plan ideas. C3 is open to high school students, community members and all current Concordia students and alumni of the university.
Mentor Night (Fall & Spring Semesters)
The Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership offers two Mentor Nights where competitors can meet with business leaders in Seward County and receive feedback and advice for moving forward to a fully functioning business. This event is hosted off campus at a Seward establishment.
Pitch Competition (Fall Semester)
The Pitch Competition is held in the Fall of each year. Competitors develop an idea for a business, conduct market research and receive 90-120 seconds to pitch their idea. Participants compete in a semi-final round judged by Seward County or broader-area business leaders, Concordia University, Nebraska faculty and staff or other guest judges. The top 4 to 6 finalists are chosen to participate in the Pitch Competition finals judged by local and regional business leaders. Cash prizes and other gifts may be awarded to the top finalists.
Business Plan Competition (Spring Semester)
The Business Plan Competition is held in the Spring of each year. This opportunity allows individuals up to 10 minutes to add financial analysis and other market and business research from the Pitch Competition to demonstrate the viability and legitimacy of their proposed business idea. All participants will compete in the semi-finals round and the top 4 to 6 participants to compete in the finals. Cash prizes and other gifts may be awarded to the top finalists.
Mentor Night October 29, 2024 7 - 9 p.m.
Sparetime Lounge & Grill Outdoor Venue
Registration Deadline November 19, 2024
Pitch Competition Semifinals November 19, 2024 6 - 9 p.m.
Dunklau Center for Business, Math & Science (Rooms 151 & 155)
Pitch Competition Finals December 3, 2024 6 - 9 p.m.
Dunklau Center for Business, Math & Science (Lobby and Lecture Hall)
Mentor Night April 1, 2025 7- 9 p.m.
Bottle Rocket Brewing Co.
Registration Deadline March 26, 2025
Business Plan Competition Semifinals April 15, 2025 6 - 9 p.m.
Dunklau Center for Business, Math & Science (Rooms 151 & 155)
Business Plan Competition Finals April 29, 2025 6 - 9 p.m.
Dunklau Center for Business, Math & Science (Reception - Lobby 6-7 PM and Competition - Lecture Hall 7-9 PM)
Additional Assistance for Competitors
Any individual who enters the Business Plan Competition can both re-enter the competition each year and have priority access to the services of the Community & Organization Development Clinic (CODC) that is housed in the College of Business & Technology at Concordia University, Nebraska. The CODC is a consulting firm led by the College of Business & Technology Faculty with work performed for entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations and small businesses by undergraduate and graduate students. The CODC has helped over 15 organizations in the past several years increase awareness, revenue and profitability.
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