Will the Hagerman Center help me launch my idea? Absolutely!

One of the main goals of the Hagerman Center is to connect you with advisory organizations that can help you go from an idea to a profitable business. In fact, 100k Ideas will, free of charge, prepare an in-depth analysis of your idea (normally costing $200) that will provide invaluable suggestions about taking your idea to market. Also, consider taking EIM 340, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, open to students from all disciplines with at least sophomore standing.

Will the Hagerman Center help me protect my idea? Yes!

Anyone from the Hagerman Center and/or Entrepreneur Society who views or judges your entry to determine whether it makes it to the finals will sign a non-disclosure agreement. If you make it to the finals, we will provide information suggesting easy ways to help protect your ideas.

I hate seeing myself on video; is there a way to avoid this? Yes!

Just do an animated PowerPoint. In fact, last year's Grand Prize winner primarily used PowerPoint.

Can I use the prize money however I want? Yes! However, we strongly encourage you to use the winnings to start the venture. After all, if your idea is promising enough to win, why not try to parlay your winnings into hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars? All prizes are subject to financial aid requirements and individuals winning $500 or less will receive their award in the form of an all-purpose gift card.

What are the relevant dates?

October 28: Accepting videos now until Monday, October 28th, 2019 (11:59 pm)

November 7: Finalists from each category will be announced.

November 21: Zillion Solutions Finals and Award Ceremony at 5:30 PM in the Riverfront Banquet Center.

Who is eligible?

All UM-Flint students, including undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. students who are enrolled during the Fall semester of 2019. In addition, each team can have non-UM Flint students, including alumni, but must include at least one UM-Flint student.

How many/few members can be on a team?

Teams may be any size, including teams of one person

Can I be on more than one team?

Yes. UM-Flint students (but not others) may be on more than one team. However, if more than one of their teams makes it to the finals, the students will have to choose which team they will stay on.

Can I submit more than one video?

We strongly encourage it! Why not double, triple or even quadruple your chances of winning? If you submit three ideas you will automatically receive a t-shirt!

*You will be contacted via email for your T-shirt size. T-Shirts will be handed out at the Zillion Solutions Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 14, 2019, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. If you are unable to attend, please email us and we can arrange a pickup time after Nov. 14th. One t-shirt per person.

What if my team contains members from more than one school/college within UM-Flint?

On the submission form, checkboxes for each school or college that you have members in.

What if I am an undecided major?

Just check that box on the submission page.