Individuals are invited to enter the 14th annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University (WCU). All ideas that have not yet been commercialized and can be used as the foundation for a new business are eligible.

The goals of the competition are to foster idea generation and to facilitate commercialization of business ideas. Submissions are due on Saturday, Feb. 28. Visit http://www.wcubizideas.com to submit an entry.

The competition includes four tracks: WCU undergraduates; WCU graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members; early-stage startups; and Chester County high school students. Ideas will be reviewed by business angels and business advisers. The top ideas will move on to the Round 2 Fast Pitch video submission, and the top two submissions in each track will move on to the final round, an in-person pitch competition, which will take place on Wednesday, April 15.

Competitors will be asked to explain their ideas for a product, service, or technology that can be used as the foundation for a new business, focusing on description, uniqueness, and target market.

Business experts, Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic Angel Investors, and members of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce will judge the idea pitch. Winners will be announced and awards will be presented at the conclusion of the in-person competition. Cash prizes will be awarded for the grand prize, the first-place prize in each track, and the second-place prize in each track.

For more information, email cottrellcenter@wcupa.edu or visit the aforementioned website.