As the Aug. 16 deadline approaches, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to submit their passion projects in need of funding and take part in this fall’s Cougar Cage event, a Shark Tank-style competition where participants could win up to $50,000 in one-time funds.
Projects that make it to the final round will go before the Palouse Club, a group of Washington State University alumni from the Puget Sound region dedicated to supporting the university’s success. Presenters will have 10 minutes to pitch their project and answer questions.
The Palouse Club is particularly interested in submissions that have the potential to have a transformative impact and position WSU as a leader in an area of research. They are also eager to support projects that have the potential to bring additional revenue to the university or support the long-term success of WSU students.
Proposals must include a roster of presenters, a project description, an impact assessment or prospective return on investment, a cost analysis, and a budget.
Each submission will be evaluated, and a dozen semi-finalists will be selected to present to Vice President for Advancement Mike Connell and WSU President Kirk Schulz on Aug. 24 and 25. From these semi-finalists, six finalists will be chosen to present to the Palouse Club on Sept. 8 in Pullman.
Proposals and questions can be submitted to the WSU Advancement Principal Giving Team: wsuf.principal.giving@wsu.edu. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 16.
