*With the COVID-19 outbreak, the MSU $50K final competition will be postponed to a later date, TBD, and may be held virtually.

The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship and the MSU LaunchPad is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural MSU $50K Venture Competition on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 5:30 pm, in Jabs Hall on the MSU campus. This competition is open to all MSU students (undergraduate and graduate), MSU faculty and staff, and recent MSU alumni (10 years or less). All Ideas are welcome, including but not limited to new products, services, non-profit ventures, and social impact focus. This unique event will feature $50,000 in prize money as well as access to experienced entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and numerous network resources. Aside from monetary prizes, participants will receive valuable feedback from judges and capture the attention of investors. Applications and competition information can be found at http://bit.ly/MSU50K. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2020. Finalists will pitch on April 16th. This event is open to the public for viewing. If you have questions about the MSU $50K Venture Competition, call 406-994-4383 or email info@msulaunchpad.org.