The MIT Business in Gaming Conference and the lawyers at Foley Hoag LLP invite you to participate in our annual Business Plan Competition. This competition is geared towards start-up companies in the video game, interactive media and related industries. A single winning entry will be eligible to receive up to$10,000 in free legal services from Foley Hoag relating to their new venture.
Foley Hoag, a founding sponsor of the MIT BIG Conference and a Platinum Sponsor this year, is pleased to bring the Business Plan Competition to gaming entrepreneurs. We recognize that entrepreneurs face new market realities, challenges and risks and it is Foley Hoag’s commitment to help drive new business within these emerging technologies.
Submission:
Entries should be submitted in the proper format (see below) via email to Jasmine Trillos-Decarie at jtrillos-decarie@foleyhoag.com by March 30 at 5:00 p.m. There is no fee to enter.
Guidelines:
- Business plans may be submitted by an individual or team, as identified in the plan
- Entries must be the original work of entrants
- Plans must indicate the current business status (e.g., if an existing business, when it was founded, any revenues, etc.)
- Entries must disclose funding/capital from any source
Judging Criteria:
Business plans will be judged based on business concept, innovation, feasibility and market analysis.
Awards:
Foley Hoag will award one winning business plan with free legal services up to $10,000 to assist your new venture.
Confidentiality/Intellectual Property:
All submitted plans will be held in confidence and will be viewed only for purposes of administering and judging the contest. Engagement subject to normal conflict check process.
Business Plan Format:
Teams should submit a 2-page Executive Summary, which should include product description & concept, market analysis, sales & marketing strategy, and management team.
