What is Starttosa?

StartTosa is a business pitch competition where the winner will receive a year’s free rent for a fully furnished office space at Technology Innovation Center in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Age Requirement

● All participants must be at least 18 years of age. 

Product or Service Development

● Participants must have a product or service either live or in beta form. This requirement ensures that participants have progressed beyond the conceptual stage and have a tangible offering. 

Ethical and Legal Compliance

● Participants must adhere to ethical business practices and comply with all relevant laws and regulations. 

WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE COMPETITION TAKE PLACE?

Timeline

• July 15th - Registration closed

• Video Submission Deadline

• Judging process begin

• Winner is announced

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

• The winner of the Pitch Competition will receive one year of rent in Wauwatosa.

• 24/7 secure lab + office access

• Business coaching & mentorship

• A professional business address

• Company promotion

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?

• Be one of the first 20 to sign up and join for free! After that, it's just $25

WHY SHOULD YOU PARTICIPATE?

• This will give you the opportunity to start/expand your business and contribute to the vibrant Wauwatosa scene!

More information HERE!

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

• Faculty Advisor Choton Basu: basuc@uww.edu

• UWW Enactus Co-Presidents:

  • Jack Oman: OmanJ05@uww.edu

  • James Drucker: DruckerJT06@uww.edu