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SIOY EVENTS AND DEADLINES

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SIOY EVENTS AND DEADLINES

SIOY Intellectual Property Info Session

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 26
Learn from an IP pro the basics of protecting your innovative ideas and the resources available on campus to help you.
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SIOY Application & Funding Deadline

11:59 PM
Wednesday, November 01
Applications currently open— apply now! Your team can receive up to $400 in funding to prototype your project. To request funding, follow directions on the SIOY application. Questions? Email sioy@byu.edu. Submitted applications are reviewed weekly until the application deadline.
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SIOY Speed Mentoring (Mentor Alliance)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday, November 30
Be mentored by BYU College of Engineering alumni and other industry professionals. Deliver your idea or product pitch, answer questions, and receive high-quality feedback from the mentors. You may just find a mentor for your team for the duration of SIOY and beyond. 
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SIOY Showcase

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, February 13
This preliminary judging competition determines the seven teams that will advance to the Student Innovator of the Year (SIOY) Finals competition. Students, faculty, and the public are invited to attend this fair-style event.
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SIOY Finalist Mentoring

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday, February 15
Mandatory - Prior to the final event, each finalist team will be coached by a private mentor in the development of their short presentation. This presentation coaching will focus on including all aspects of the judging rubric while being engaging and entertaining.
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SIOY Final Competition

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, February 29
The seven finalist teams will give their presentation to judges in front of a large crowd.  Each finalist team will receive $4,000 just for competing in the final event. Finals competition winners will receive additional cash awards of 1st place- $8,000, 2nd place - $6,000, 3rd place - $4,000, and Crowd Favorite - $2,000.  Those that attend will get free pizza and have a chance to win awesome prizes!
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