[Histmaj] Dempsey Startup Application Open Now! Deadline: April 7

[HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj]

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Calling All Students! Apply Now for the <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2023_dempsey_startup_competition__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIw3ez4rAO$> 2025 Dempsey Startup Competition<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_dempsey_startup_competition__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIwwfIWmSR$>
The deadline for students to apply is before midnight on Monday, April 7.
The Dempsey Startup Competition could be one of your defining college experiences. UW's annual business plan competition <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_dempsey_startup_competition__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIwwfIWmSR$> provides a real-world multi-stage experience where your ideas and new venture creations directly intersect with the Pacific Northwest's entrepreneurial and investment community.
Students can register now for the upcoming information sessions!

  *   Thursday, March 4 5:00 - 6:00 PM Virtual Session Sign up here <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/XrX2Ef4N7bh6eFFWN4iUow/Virtual-Info-Session*253A-Dempsey-Startup-Competition__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIwwho9_xM$>
  *   Tuesday, March 11 11:00 - 12:00 PM In Person Session Sign up here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/EjkawZChRbhjSYqhNqA3Sh/In-Person-Info-Session*253A-Dempsey-Startup-Competition__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIw1FZUelK$> You will have an opportunity to look at successful past applications in print and meet prize winning teams at Team Tuesday<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/S7HBurWdoqmTJ62cn3os9V/Students-*2526-Startups*253A-Team-Tuesday-Meetups-w/-2024-Dempsey-Startup-Prize-Winners__;JSU!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIw8jfo-zv$>
  *   Tuesday, March 18 12:30 - 1:30 PM Virtual Session Sign up here <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/washington.startuptree.co/event/s/eJHwqU5DK3PsiZnUQdipb3/Virtual-Info-Session*253A-Dempsey-Startup-Competition__;JQ!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIw5UaOZEi$>
Why should you enter the Dempsey Startup Competition?

  *   Make serious progress on your idea in a really short amount of time!
  *   Gain feedback from experienced industry professionals & build your network - Each year, over 300 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry professionals participate as judges in the competition and provide feedback.
  *   Win Prize money! - We will award $85,000 in prize money to teams, including a $25,000 Grand Prize, and nearly a dozen $2,500-$5,000 Best Idea and Big Picture prizes that any team that advances beyond the Screening Round is eligible for!
Apply! Deadline Monday, April 7
Start Your Application: <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2023_dempsey_startup_competition__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIw3ez4rAO$>
https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_dempsey_startup_competition<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_dempsey_startup_competition__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!jSdYKjvHwE_si0LgW2AjOtGN365G7Q3EHHDMYRRp4xNeNgPVJM12XwGIapfAom2YYeg1o1uhnhbVYDJC1GVxY_KIwwfIWmSR$>
Open to students attending an accredited college/university in WA, OR, ID, AK and British Columbia
For UW students only: If you advance to the Investment Round (top 36 teams), you can opt to receive practicum credits (2 credits) for your participation.
Questions? E-mail Yuko Oaku, Dempsey Startup Competition Manager, at yukooaku at uw.edu<mailto:yukooaku at uw.edu>

Yuko Oaku (she/her)
Assistant Director, Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship
Dempsey Startup Competition<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-competitions/dempsey-startup-competition/> | Jones + Foster Accelerator<https://foster.uw.edu/centers/buerk-ctr-entrepreneurship/jones-foster-accelerator-program/>

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206.616.3742
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