$100,000 investment
Internet Champion
Hewlett-Packard Garage E-Scholarship
This award, valued at more than $150,000, includes servers, related equipment, software and consulting services. The award goes to the top Internet -related venture that is launching.
First Runner-Up - $3,000
Other Finalists - $2,000
These awards recognize the top teams that best combine an innovative venture idea, an excellent business plan and an outstanding presentation to demonstrate most convincingly an attractive investment opportunity.
Awards Within Each Division of the Opening Round
Outstanding Business Plan
This award recognizes the business plan that best demonstrates superior writing and analytical skills, and that best reflects marketing, management, and financial acumen in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
Outstanding Presentation
This award recognizes the presentation that best exemplifies superior oral, visual and interactive skills, and that best demonstrates poise, professionalism, and an ability to think on one's feet.
Awards Within Each Division of the Money Rounds
Winner of the Murphree Challenge - $3,000
Murphree Challenge Participants - $1,000
Winners of the AV Labs, TL Ventures, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison and Centennial Ventures Challenges - $2,000
NOTE: The judges will determine each of the award winners. In unique circumstances, the judges may create special awards, such as "Boldest Venture."
