We had 89 student teams apply to the competition by sending us their 5 to 7 page executive summaries. Eighty-four judges screened that group down... Read More
The Buerk Center at the Foster School serves UW with exceptional academic programs and real-world experiences. Students and faculty who engage with the center make strong connections to the Seattle entrepreneurial community. Home to the Jones + Foster Accelerator, innovative courses, and extra-curricular programs like the Lavin Entrepreneurship Program, the Buerk Center also hosts multiple student competitions, including the Hollomon Health Innovation Challenge, the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge, and the Dempsey Startup Competition (formerly the UW Business Plan Competition).