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Are you up for a Challenge in 2010?

The 100-hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge

What is it?

A fun, exciting and creative contest that’s open to all students currently enrolled at UW–Madison, or any other accredited two- or four-year institution in Wisconsin.

Contestants have 100 hours to take their best shot at doing something entrepreneurial from Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to Sunday, February 21, 2010.

The winner for each of the following categories will receive a $300 cash prize:

  • Most value (money) generated
  • Most social value generated
  • Most creative

In addition, a $100 “People’s Choice” prize will be awarded to the contestant whose entry is accessed/viewed online by the most people.

Important Dates

  1. February 17:

    Challenge begins at 9 AM
  2. February 17

    Challenge SWAP sale at Sellery Hall from 9 AM – 6 PM
  3. February 21:

    Deadline for entries is 1 PM
  4. March 1:

    Winners announced

How do I do it?

To get started, read the Challenge FAQ. For inspiration, view past 100-hour challenge winners.

  1. Learn More
  2. Submit an Entry (starting at 9 AM February 17, 2010)
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Watch a video about the 100-hour Challenge.

Presented by the Office of Corporate Relations with a grant from the Kauffman FoundationPhoto credits.