University Events and Activities

Best Business Plan and Pitching and Grand Innovation Expo

08/11/2022 University Event

Registration Form: http://bit.ly/3C1EuVo

SEARCH FOR “BEST BUSINESS PLAN AND PITCHING-2022” and “GRAND INNOVATION EXPO 2022”

I. PROJECT  RATIONALE:

In line with the University’s commitment to promote entrepreneurship and to move IPs towards commercialization, the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension and Development through the Center for Technology Transfer and Enterprise Development of Intellectual Property Management Office will launch the search for “BEST BUSINESS PLAN and PITCHING-2022” and GRAND INNOVATION EXPO 2022” With the theme: “Negosyong Matic, Bulsay’s Siksik, Kahit Pandemic”. Preliminary Pitching for BBPlan is on September 26-27, 2022 9:00am-5:00 p.m. The chosen best ten (10) entries from the elimination round will do Final Pitching on October 3, 2022, 9:00-5:00 pm with invited panel of judges from the industry.  However, for GIE sending entries starts from July 1, 2022 and deadline of submission is on August 30, 20222.

It is a University-funded academic activity that will showcase innovative and entrepreneurial spirit among students and challenging them to capacitate their essential role towards the country’s enterprise development.

The readiness of the students for business start-ups is already observed since they are already equipped with the knowledge and know-how given the proper support for technology and commercialization; as per the 10 pillars of the University President:

            # 6 – “Vigorous Research Production and Utilization:

            # 8 – “Synergistic, Productive, Strategic networks and Partnerships”

Presently, the University have (8) Industrial Design, (6) Trademark, (40) Utility Model Certificates already granted to PUP, most of such IPs were derived from University-sponsored event “Grand Innovation Expo” from previous years participated by students from Main, branches and campuses.

II. OBJECTIVES:

• To develop entrepreneurial culture among PUP students
• To present previous and present technologies to visitors for possible  funding/partnership towards commercialization
• To showcase the creativity and innovativeness and push the commercialization of the selected Business Plan entries and Grand Innovation Expo Winners.
• To continuously establish linkages with different industry, government and private entities
• To motivate students, administrative employees and faculty members to be nationally and globally competitive
• To develop the entrepreneurial spirit among the PUP community
• To launch PUP merchandise items and collectibles as giveaways/freebies to the event guests/participants
• To promote nationalism by inculcating values that give importance to indigenous materials

III.   CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

• Innovativeness and Creativity                                                                                   30%
• Socio-Economic Impact                                                                                            30%
• Viable for Commercialization, relevance’ Management and Financial Viability     40%

                                                                                                                           Total…………..100%

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Open to all PUP bonafide students (Main campus, branches and satellite campuses)
2. They should be enrolled from 1^st semester SY-2022 onwards
3. Must follow the CTTED provided Business Plan format
4. Soft copies (CD) of the Business Plan must be submitted to CTTED
5. A group pictures of the proponents (in corporate attire) with their entry (poster and/or prototype)
6. Paper should be edited and submitted for Copyright
7. A directory of proponents should be attached on the last part of the paper

IV.  Format/Outline

BUSINESS PLAN FORMAT

I.   Background

II.  Description of the Business

III. Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

IV..Marketing Plan/IMC Strategy

• Product
• Price
• Place (product placement and distribution strategy)
• Promotion

V.   Management Aspect

• Staffing, hiring and selection costs

VI.  Business Legal Requirements

• Permits
• Licenses
• Etc.

VII. Financial Aspects

• Financial Statement
• Sales and Demand forecast
• Cash flow
• Materials cost
• Operating cost
• Etc.

NOTE:

Please submit soft copies of your paper, “Best Business Plan and Pitching 2022” and entries for GIE Expo 2022 to the following email address:

• ctted@pup.edu.ph
• iagatcho@pup.edu.ph
• pbpatriarca@pup.edu.ph

You may also visit our CTTED FB page for inquiries.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

What:          SEARCH FOR BEST BUSINESS PLAN AND PITCHING-2022 GRAND INNOVATION EXPO 2022

Venue:        Ground Floor Lobby, South Wing, Administrative Bldg.