Frequently Asked Questions About the Competition

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Do I have to be a business student?

The competition is not limited to business students. We welcome entries from all faculties across Ryerson for current students.

Should I work on this as in individual or part of a group?
This is entirely up to you. However, most entries from previous years have been group efforts. There is no limit on group size.

I am about to graduate. Can I still enter?
Yes, provided you are a registered student in good academic standing at the time you submit your business plan.

I recently graduated from Ryerson. Can I enter?
Yes, you can enter providing that you either have a current Ryerson student involved in your team or you hire a Ryerson student to your company later on.

My business partners are not Ryerson students. Can we still enter?
Yes. However, the current Ryerson student(s) within the group must be the majority owners in the business, owning at least a 51% share in total.

What kinds of companies have won in the previous years?
Check out the winners of the last 3 years:

• www.damnheels.com
• www.rockparlor.com
• www.aimeluxury.com

If an MBA student is giving feedback on my plan, can that student still enter?
No, all MBA students that are giving feedback on plans are not allowed to submit business plans.