Sustainable Energy Wins
A Business Plan Competition for GVSU Students
The clean energy sector is booming in Michigan, and yet, there are numerous gaps, even "market failures," where the right business solution could be the next big thing in this industry.
Around West Michigan are opportunities for more clean, efficient, renewable, resilient energy solutions. We call these SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WINS!
Got an idea? Get a team together. Join our business case competition and possibly win prize money, gain recognition at GVSU and in the industry, and work with expert mentors in this field.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
1. Registration coming in September 2024
2. Sign up for email and text updates
Sign Up!
REQUIREMENTS
1. Need to be a current GVSU student
TOPICS
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WINS can be
- renewable energy
- energy efficiency
- electrifying transportation
- improving water usage and waste management
- among others
PRIZES
First Prize....................................................$5,000
Second Prize...............................................$3,000
Third Prize...................................................$1,000
Winning teams will also receive recognition in GVSU online platforms, local media, and opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with industry experts.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY WINS is being led by:
Michael DeWilde
Koeze Business Ethics Institute, Director
Professor of Management
John Kinch, PhD.
Michigan Energy Operations, Executive Director
Valerie Palmer
Office Coordinator
Koeze Business Ethics Initiative