And the (Almost) Winners Are …
Wharton Business Plan Competition Semifinalists Go to the Finals

A soothing sock for amputees and a sustainable approach to bottled water were among the 25 semi-finalists of this year’s Wharton Business Plan Competition (Wharton BPC). These semi-finalists will next compete for up to $70,000 in prizes and the chance to present their business plan at the annual Venture Finals on April 30.

A part of Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs, the Wharton BPC this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. This year 344 students participated in early phases of the competition, with Internet concepts dominating the field once again. Ideas centered on IT, life sciences, and consumer products were also popular in the early rounds. For the semi-finals, judges chose ventures — medical devices, regionally focused services, disease management therapies — serving specific market niches. Only one energy related concept was selected.

The Venture Finals will bring together eight finalist teams selected from among the 25 semi-finalists. These eight will face off with 20-minute presentations to judges drawn from the business and venture capital community.

For more information visit the Wharton BPC website. Registration to the Venture Finals is free and open to all.