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The John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge is a Montana-wide event which encourages innovation and creative thinking. Hosted annually by the University of Montana College of Business since 1989, the Business Startup Challenge is Montana's premier opportunity for students attending any college or university across Montana to present exciting new businesses and/or social entrepreneurship venture ideas for adjudication. The Business Startup Challenge is run by the College of Business and the Blackstone LaunchPad at the University of Montana.

Up to 12 teams will be selected and invited to compete in the 30th Annual John Ruffatto Business Startup Challenge to be held on March 8, 2019. Teams will compete for thousands of dollars in awards and have the opportunity to network with venture capitalists, early-stage investors, investment bankers, economic developers, corporate executives, and successful entrepreneurs. Teams will also have the opportunity to present to over 250 business professionals and community leaders who will attend the Final Round presentations.

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