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= Overview =
 
= Overview =
  
[http://www.businessmodelcompetition.com Business Model Competition(BMC)] is a unique business development competition that differentiates itself from other business plan competitions by stressing the value of validation with real customers.
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[http://www.businessmodelcompetition.com Business Model Competition(BMC)], or International Business Model Competition(IBMC), is a unique business development competition that differentiates itself from other business plan competitions by stressing the value of validation with real customers.
  
 
The Three Keys to the BMC
 
The Three Keys to the BMC
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= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus =
 
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Business Model Competition, unlike other students based competitions, is open to anyone who want to participate while meeting the [http://www.businessmodelcompetition.com/eligibility-criteria.html Eligibility Criteria]. Thus, bringing this competition to campus doesn't need to submit any application to BMC or establish local chapter on campus. And at the same time, BMC also enforces a set of rules that ensure the strong representation of students in the competing team, which makes it very attractive to new students entrepreneurs. To see more detailed eligibility criteria
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Business Model Competition, unlike other students based competitions, is open to anyone who want to participate while meeting the [http://www.businessmodelcompetition.com/eligibility-criteria.html Eligibility Criteria]. Thus, bringing this competition to campus doesn't need to submit any application to BMC or establish local chapter on campus. And at the same time, BMC also enforces a set of rules that ensure the strong representation of students in the competing team, which makes it very attractive to new students entrepreneurs.  
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== [http://www.businessmodelcompetition.com/apply---2014.html How to Apply] ==
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To apply to the IBMC, the team needs to fill out and submit the application form at the beginning of January. Before doing that, they also need to do the following:
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#) Create a video presentation describing the up-to-date validation and customer discovery with the idea and business model.
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#) Upload the video to YouTube
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#) Fill out and sign the Certifications and Agreements, which needs to be scanned and uploaded in the application form.
  
 
= Contact Information =
 
= Contact Information =
  
 
Winner video 2013: Team Owlet {{#Widget:Youtube|id=rS6fHW9pRek}}
 
Winner video 2013: Team Owlet {{#Widget:Youtube|id=rS6fHW9pRek}}

Revision as of 17:19, 3 October 2013

Overview

Business Model Competition(BMC), or International Business Model Competition(IBMC), is a unique business development competition that differentiates itself from other business plan competitions by stressing the value of validation with real customers.

The Three Keys to the BMC

  1. Identify the assumptions
  2. Test the assumptions with real customers
  3. Pivot and tell the story

Business Model Canvas

Purpose

Distinct Differences From Other Offerings

Impact Achieved For Students and Campus

(Include images, where possible, and campuses involved)

Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus

Business Model Competition, unlike other students based competitions, is open to anyone who want to participate while meeting the Eligibility Criteria. Thus, bringing this competition to campus doesn't need to submit any application to BMC or establish local chapter on campus. And at the same time, BMC also enforces a set of rules that ensure the strong representation of students in the competing team, which makes it very attractive to new students entrepreneurs.

How to Apply

To apply to the IBMC, the team needs to fill out and submit the application form at the beginning of January. Before doing that, they also need to do the following:

  1. ) Create a video presentation describing the up-to-date validation and customer discovery with the idea and business model.
  2. ) Upload the video to YouTube
  3. ) Fill out and sign the Certifications and Agreements, which needs to be scanned and uploaded in the application form.

Contact Information

Winner video 2013: Team Owlet