Schedule for Spring 2011 NEXT STEP Business Grant Competition
All Submissions are to Nancy Kloss, nak95@pitt.edu, Swarts 117
For help with your business plan see Prof Megill, Swarts 160, megill@pitt.edu
Monday, September 26, 4:00 p.m.
Submit your PRE-Application with signatures of all team members to Swarts 117.
We have set up sessions for all contestants to walk you through the documentation needed for the application. You can attend either of two meetings scheduled at 12:30 pm, September 27 and 28 in Swarts 160 (Prof Megill's office).
Monday, October 24, 4:00 p.m.
DRAFT Business Plan grant application hard copy due in Swarts 117.
October 25 - 31
Meet with advisors to review your business plan.
Monday, November 28, 4:00 p.m.
Revised Business Plan grant application due via hard copy and email to Swarts 117 and nak95@pitt.edu.
Friday, December 2 - Noon - 3:00pm
Presentations to outside panel of judges.
Monday, December 5
Grant awards announced and grant payments processed.
January 30, 2012
Receipts and documentation due that you spent the money in the way you said you would spend the money!