MidAmerica Cup | i2E Business Plan Competition

Posted Date: 12/29/2023

Monday evening the inaugural MidAmerica Cup | i2E Challenge was capped off with an awards dinner at the MidAmerica Expo Center. Seven high school teams from Mayes and Rogers County competed in the pitch event.

The MidAmerica Cup business plan competition is designed to expand students’ understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation while fostering collaboration with businesses at MidAmerica. It not only creates a talent pipeline but also facilitates valuable connections between students and established companies within the Park.

“Our hope is that the MidAmerica Cup stands as an example of collaboration, innovation and skill development,” said Scott Fry, MidAmerica’s director of workforce development. “With a clear focus on nurturing entrepreneurial thinking and fostering connections between students and industry, we believe this program will contribute significantly to the advancement of both local and regional workforce.” 

Awards were given in the following categories: Business Plan, Presentation, Best Overall, and Best Elevator Pitch. Over $10,000 was awarded to students, mentors, and schools. Below are the final results of the competition:

Business Plan

1. LocalEyes - Pryor Innovation Lab
2. Petrol Plastix - Pryor Applied Engineering
3. Go-2-Shoes - Adair STEM

Presentation

1. LocalEyes - Pryor Innovation Lab
2. Longhorn Lock - Inola STEM
3. USAL - Pryor Aviation and Aeronautics

Overall

1. LocalEyes - Pryor Innovation Lab
2. Petrol Plastix - Pryor Applied Engineering
3. USAL - Pryor Aviation and Aeronautics

Best Elevator Pitch

1. Go-2-Shoes - Adair STEM