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37th Annual UM John Ruffatto Startup Challenge

  • Gallagher Business Building, Room 106 32 Campus Dr Missoula, MT, 59812 United States (map)

What: 37th annual John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge hosted by the University of Montana College of Business

When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17th. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Where: Gallagher Business Building, Room 106, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, 59812

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:

The John Ruffatto Startup Challenge is an experiential learning event hosted annually by the University of Montana College of Business since 1989. The Startup Challenge is Montana's premier opportunity for University of Montana students to present exciting new businesses and/or social entrepreneurship venture ideas for adjudication.

This competition is designed for students to:

  • Take an idea to the next level.

  • Connect to mentors and investors.

  • Win initial funding money (in the thousands) without giving up any startup equity.

Admission is free, and the live finals are open to the public. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.

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