Yuma — The Border Entrepreneurial Challenge (BEC) 2023 provides an opportunity for university students, university graduates and entrepreneurs to work together to pitch new entrepreneurial ideas or to expand existing businesses in front of a panel of judges in two countries. Offers.
Taking place online on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10, and at the AWC/NAU-Yuma campus on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, the challenge is open to participants from both Mexico and the United States. person is sought. , 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
This startup event offers attendees the opportunity to:
- Present your business idea to potential investors
- Interact with various participants from border regions
- Hear presentations from a range of entrepreneurs and business experts
- Join a guided working session with a mentor
- Practice and improve specific skills and abilities such as communication, negotiation, teamwork and networking
- Compete with teams or entrepreneurial ideas for a chance to pitch in the final round
