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UM Student Entrepreneurs Impress at Fall Startup Pitch Competition

December 30, 2015 /

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

An enthusiastic audience turned out Dec. 14 for the University of Montana’s annual Fall Startup Pitch Competition held in the Gallagher Business Building and hosted by Blackstone LaunchPad and the Montana Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs.

Nine student contestants were chosen from 15 applicants to compete in the event, and three of those contestants won cash prizes totaling $2,500. It was the most diverse group of competitors to date, with students representing majors including anthropology and sociology; visual and performing arts, dance and sonic arts; environmental studies; health and human performance; computer science; and business.

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