ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Team Startup Challenge
Overview
Welcome to the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Startup team Challenge!
Turn your entrepreneurial vision into reality.
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Startup Team Challenge is a fast-paced, half-day experience designed to spark innovation, fuel collaboration, and sharpen the skills you need to launch and grow a successful startup. Whether you’re an aspiring founder, a problem-solver, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this challenge will push your creativity to the next level.
Event Details
| 9:15 - 10 a.m. | Breakfast & Networking | 
| 10 - 10:15 a.m. | Opening remarks/ competition rules/ introduction to judges | 
| 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Challenge 1 | 
| 10:45 - 11 a.m. | Teams responses, feedback, and scoring | 
| 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Challenge 2 | 
| 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Team Responses, feedback, and scoring | 
| 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. | Challenge 3 | 
| 12:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Team responses, feedback, and scoring | 
| 12:30 - 1 p.m. | Lunch | 
| 1 - 1:30 p.m. | Challenge 4 | 
| 1:30 - 1:45 p.m. | Team Responses, feedback, and scoring | 
| 1:45 - 2:15 p.m. | Challenge 5 | 
| 2:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Team responses, feedback, and scoring | 
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Announcement of first, second, and third place winners | 
Why Participate?
- Put Your Ideas to the Test
 Turn classroom knowledge into action by tackling real startup challenges in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Build Entrepreneurial Skills
 Sharpen your strategic thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and communication—skills every successful founder needs.
- Expand Your Network
 Collaborate with like-minded innovators and connect with mentors, investors, and industry leaders who can open doors for your future.
- Experience the Startup World
 Get a taste of the entrepreneurial journey with real-world scenarios, feedback, and the confidence to take your next big step.
Student teams will take on real-world challenges that every founder faces in their first year of launching a startup.
The top teams will be rewarded with exclusive opportunities, including:
- Coffee or lunch with a judge — a successful entrepreneur who will share invaluable insights and connections.
- Feature recognition on the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Nault Center’s platforms, highlighting your team’s innovation and hard work.
- Priority invitations to future ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ entrepreneurship events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Bragging rights as one of the winning teams of the Startup Team Challenge!
Application Deadline is october 3, 2025
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                  When: Friday, October 10, 2025 
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                  Where: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bellini Center 4110 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Willow Drive, TVB 200, Tampa, FL 33620 
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                  Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
CONTACT
For further information, please contact Frank Nunez at fnunez2@usf.edu or Tim Ernest at ernestt@usf.edu.