Entrepreneurship is for everyone.

Open to all OSU students, the goal of the Riata Business Plan Competition is to promote entrepreneurship and small business development by focusing on student-created, managed and owned ventures.

Participants compete by preparing a 2-5-page Executive Summary, Elevator Pitch, and a live in-person presentation to present to industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs.
 

1st place: $4,000
2nd place: $3,000
3rd place: $2,000

Remaining finalists: $1,000
Elevator pitch winner: $500

Competition tracks:
- Social Enterprise
- Big City High Tech
- Main Street Lifestyle
- Rising Entreprenuer