Above: Veterinary student Jack Murray poses with his dog Heidi. He won $1,000 as the crowd favorite at the EQ semifinalist competition and an additional $15,000 during EQ's finale in March 2022.
About
Entrepreneur Quest (EQ) is an opportunity for any Mizzou student to create a new venture. EQ provides the workshops, tools, networking and mentoring to help you translate your ideas into a viable business model ready to pitch for seed funding. Work with like-minded peers, immerse yourself in the startup world and receive coaching from successful entrepreneurs.
General timeline
- September & October
Workshops cover business model canvas review, venture pitching and the EQ application process.
- October
EQ application due.
- November
An elevator pitch competition for the top 15 applicants narrows the field to 10 semifinalists. In 2021, the audience favorite received $1,000.
- January & February
The semifinalists participate in an eight -week education program and receive mentoring from entrepreneurial leaders, inventors and experts.
- March
A pitch competition is held to choose three winners from MU's group of semifinalists. The first place tam receives $15,000, second $10,000 and third $5,000.
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