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Date: October 6, 2013 Name: Address:

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Dear Mr./Ms The spirit of Entrepreneurship drives economies. Better opportunities to start a business means that the environment is business friendly in that country and also that youth considers entrepreneurship as an option. Unfortunately, Pakistan does not fall in the category of business friendly countries due to economic recession and shrinking job market. In view of current crisis facing our country, it is pertinent that our youth steps forward and takes the future of this nation in their hands. A strong and goal oriented leadership is what can bring a positive change to the current conditions. This calls for entrepreneurship and not the conventional 'Mind Your Business' approach but rather a collaborative, creative and considerate one. New Venture Challenge 2013 leverages on bringing entrepreneurs and to-be-entrepreneurs together for powerful networking and lifelong learning. This competition will aim to develop and polish the participants leadership and teamwork skills with an attitude to contribute positively to the society. During the conference, a number of high-achievers from various walks of life and pertinent trainers from all the major industries of Pakistan will be called upon to share their knowledge and experiences with the participants as well as to judge student team innovative ideas. I am writing to you to seek your support and help towards our campus wide New Venture Challenge 2013 which will work with around 300 business students as well as approximately 50 students part of the participant teams. Around 10-15 faculty members from our campus along with a 5 member judges panel that especially includes Women Entrepreneurs would also be a part of this event. We hope to make this event an annual affair where in the next phases we are going to involve participants from all over Pakistan. We hope that .name of company, with its strong social commitment, will be willing to partner with Iqra University on this exciting venture and effect a lasting change in the lives of business students. No amount is big or small for us; we are hoping to reach our goal by casting our net wide. We invite your organization to visit our office, and potentially partner with us in our project activity. Please find attached a detailed program outline for the event. We look forward to your valuable support for this event. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Iqra University New Venture Challenge Team, 2013

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Iqra University New Venture Challenge is a competition encouraging participants to present their Business Plans in front of a panel of judges and audience. The spirit of the event is Entrepreneurship and inculcating the do it yourself approach!

Target Audience
Tentative Venue Arena Tentative Date last week of November 2013 We plan to attract an audience of 300-350 members along with 3 teams comprising of 5 members each who have qualified to the finals round.

New Venture Challenge 2013 Carpe Diem!

Details of the Program: The competition has been divided into two phases, namely: Phase I Preliminary Rounds Phase II Final Round Phase I Preliminary Rounds

This phase of the competition would be organized within the university. Iqra University student teams consisting of 5 members each are going to present their Elevator Pitch infront of a panel of judges. Their would be approximately 20-25 teams. Phase I Preliminary Rounds Round 1 1 2 Item Briefing Idea submission and team registration Duration Judges Panel

Elevator Pitch Students present their ideas and take feedback

5 min each group

TBD

Business Plan (Final Report)

Presentation Workshop

Phase II Final Round S.no. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Program kickoff Groups present their plans Refreshments & Prayer break Workshop/Training session (the panel decides the top 3 teams during that time) Ending remarks/conclusion regarding the event by one of the panel members Distribution of prize money to the winning team as follow: Winning team Rs. 25,000 Program Duration 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:15 PM

Total Event Duration

5 hours (approx)

Tariff Sheet for New Venture Challenge 2013

Any organization, company or business can successfully avail the branding and exposure opportunities available at the New Venture Challenge 2013 by becoming a sponsor of it. The following packages are available for sponsors along with their particulars and their price. Ultimate Package Rs. 80,000 to 100,000:

Companys logo will be placed on all the promotional banners (to be placed across all the campus). Companys logo will be placed on the stage backdrop. Companys logo will be placed on event invitations (tickets). Four Companys banners at the venue of the Even t (provided by the company). Companys logo will be placed on the organizers badges that will be worn on the main event day and while distributing tickets inside the campus. Companys name and logo will be published on the social network groups of the eve nt. Four VIP passes for the Event. Company will be given the opportunity to distribute their products as gift samples to the speakers, band members, teachers and other participants at the Event. Companys guest speaker to be invited at the conference. (if interested)

Premium Package Rs. 50,000 to 60,000:

Companys logo will be placed on all promotional banners (to be placed across all the campus). Companys logo will be placed on event invitations (tickets). Two Companys banners at the venue of the Event (provided by the company). Companys logo will be placed on the organizers badges that will be worn on the main event day and while distributing tickets inside the campus. Companys name and logo will be published on the social network groups of th e event. Two VIP passes for the Event.

Prime Package Rs. 20,000 to 30,000:

Companys logo will be placed on all promotional banners (to be placed across all the campus). Companys logo will be placed on event invitations (tickets). One Companys banners at the venue of the Event (provided by the company). Companys name and logo will be published on the social network groups of the event. One VIP passes for the Event.