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Startup company Forethought won the Battlefield competition at the TechCrunch Disrupt SF conference in 2018.
Business contests are a great way to test your idea, build your network, and win cash to help grow your startup.
Business Insider rounded up the best competitions that offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to connect with investors and win prizes up to $350,000.
Many competitions are geared toward student businesses, and several have deadlines coming up fast. Most require you prepare a pitch deck and a detailed business plan to submit for consideration.
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