GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY: UNM ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORY BOARD
UNM Tech Navigator Challenge
Transform existing technologies into products/services:
Create a commercialization plan for an existing technology from one of our partners at the Air Force Research Lab and Sandia National Labs.
A background in business is not necessary, your team will be given a mentor for guidance. Teams will create a pitch and pitch deck for your commercialization plan and present it to our panel of judges.
Winners will be announced at a luncheon after the competition!
Come with a team (at least two students)
or we will assign you one at the kickoff event.
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $3,000
This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students
of any New Mexico Higher Education Institution.
3 academic credit hours available for participating! Ask us how!
Email Rebecca Rodriguez at rjrodriguez@unm.edu with any questions.
Applications for the next competition will open in January 2025!
SUPPORT:
General Questions:
Rebecca Rodriguez -
rjrodriguez@unm.edu
Sandia National Labs Contact:
Bob Sleeper -
rdsleep@sandia.gov
TECH NAV CHALLENGE
TEAM CHECKLIST:
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Attend kickoff and connect with team
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Meet with team and explore assigned technology
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Meet with mentor
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Create pitch deck and presentation
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Check email for important updates & luncheon RSVP form
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Present on April 19th
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Enjoy awards luncheon
TEAM RESOURCES:
Sample
Pitch Deck:
Communication
Plan
Template:
Helpful links:
TIMELINE
COMPETITION
KICKOFF
FRIDAY
APRIL 4, 2025
9:30 AM
Anderson Graduate School of Management
Room 302 (3rd Floor)
Meet your team, connect with your mentor, and receive your technoloy. Enjoy a light breakfast!
Anderson Graduate School of Management
Room 302 (3rd Floor)
Present your final pitch deck to the judges! Good Luck!
FRIDAY
MAY 2, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Jackson Student
Center
Anderson Graduate School of Management (First Floor)
Enjoy lunch and celebrate our student participants!