Presents...
April 2 - 3, 2020
10am - 3pm
Hosted and Sponsored by

Mid-Atlantic District Conference Center
5404 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Industry Competitions - Serc Tank ("Shark Tank")
Training / Preparation: Thursday, April 2, 2020 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Final Competition: Friday, April 3, 2020 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Level of Knowledge: Beginner
Description: Similar to ABC’s hit show Shark Tank that yields upcoming entrepreneurs, SERC Tank is EduSerc’s version where students will have an opportunity to present a business idea to a panel of successful business owners / managers for the opportunity to win funding, supplies or other resources to help them start their idea.
NOTE: But there is a twist...Each product idea must be able to address a direct need in the community or help solve a problem in community.
Deadline for School Team Submissions - April 6, 2018
Each school can register up to 3 teams to participate and compete. (Each team comprising of 4 students)
Each team must develop the following:
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Business Plan Overview (30 points): a brief two (2) page abstract that addresses the business concept, the product, how the business will be setup and managed, and who would be your potential customers.
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Marketing Research and Projected Sales (20 points): a brief one page that describes the research you performed that proves your concept will work successfully and an outline of projected sales you will make with your business.
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Infomercial (20 points): a brief 30 - 60 second marketing video commercial that sells your product. If you have a logo designed for your product or service, please ensure to use it in your video. (Submit online above)
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A Working Prototype (30 points) (or simulated example that your concept works, if you are promoting a service)
Prize Categories:
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Most Innovative Product or Service
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Most Successful Business Model
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Best Sales / Marketing Presentation

Download Rules & Template Worksheets
Rules & Regulations
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All participants in the competitions must be registered for the conference
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All participants must be an active student in either middle school, high school or college or home-schooled at the same levels
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All participants must be registered for Friday's portion of the conference
How To Sign-Up
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Register for the Conference - Click here to register
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Sign-Up for Competition - Click here to sign-up
Corporate Sponsors
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