Engineering students have to create an invention or concept that can be brought to the market through a plan formulated by business students. Not every applicant needs to be a student in either college. Michael Mamonn, senior in LAS, developed a Web page with a group of friends. Unlike other more hesitant participants, he shared his motives and concept. Anything that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between the colleges, between technology and business, is exciting.
Engineering students can learn how to take their ideas to the market.
Greg Cozad, his son, said the competition is a chance to air ideas in an open forum. The contest, comprised of teams consisting of at least 50 percent University students, combines many of the opportunities already on campus. We want students to bring their concepts to commerce. Ultimately, administrators would like students to start a profitable, community enhancing business in Champaign or greater Illinois. The deadline for submitting a business plan overview is Sept. 15.