The Best of Student Startups (BOSS) Program

The Best of Student Startups (BOSS) program supports creators and change makers with three interactive workshops.

Ohio State is rich with driven creators and change makers, with an ever-expanding interest in entrepreneurship. The BOSS program supports this community with three interactive workshops that culminate in a business pitch competition. The program focuses on supporting the transformation of ideas into sustainable businesses, particularly emphasizing the customer discovery phase.

The winning student-led venture will receive $20,000 in non-dilutive funding through the Joan & Chester Luby Microgrant Prize Program for BOSS. The winner will also receive an invitation to pitch at the President’s Buckeye Accelerator Finale. The program will also distribute awards of $10,000 and $5,000.

Interested students are encouraged to attend an information session at the Student Entrepreneurs’ Center (1636 N. High Street) on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m.

All Ohio State students are welcome to participate, regardless of prior business or entrepreneurial experience.