Whitewater WindUp
2024 Applications are currently OpeN!
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Must be 18 years of age
Must have a business idea that is either live or in beta form
Must deposit a refundable $50 entry fee
Must participate in all four Workshops (either virtually or in-person)
What is Whitewater Wind-UP?
Whitewater WindUp is a business pitch competition in which the winner(s) will receive a year’s rent (plus renovation costs!) for a storefront in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
When and where Does the Competition Take Place?
Timeline
March 7th - Workshop - Ideation
March 14th - Workshop - Marketing
March 21st - Workshop - Finance
April 4th - Workshop - Pitch Deck and Video creation
April 20th - Entry Deadline
April 22nd - Community vote
May 18th - Winner is announced
Why Should YOU Apply?
Whitewater WindUp will give you the opportunity or start/expand your business and contribute to the vibrant Whitewater scene!
What are the prizes?
A year’s worth of rent for a storefront!
Partial coverage of renovation costs!
Do I Compete by Myself or as a Team?
We welcome applications from any business, no matter how big or small!
How Much Does it Cost to Enter?
The cost of an application is $50, but the fee will be refunded to you upon successful completion of workshops.
What if I have more questions?
Faculty Advisor Choton Basu: basuc@uww.edu
Whitewater Economic Development Director Taylor Zeinert: tzeinert@whitewateer-wi.gov
UWW Enactus President Travis Erath: ErathTJ11@uww.edu
Applications are still OPEN. Do not miss your chance to win a Storefront!
*We reserve the right to change the competition format, criteria, and dates as necessary