FAQs for 2010 Student Business Plan Competition, please download here. 
 

1. I have been selected to attend the final round competition. What next?

• First of all, congratulations!!
• Determine eligibility. As stated in the first round of competition, you MUST be a current student at the time of the final competition in order to be eligible.
• Check availability to attend the final competition. The final competition will be held from Sept. 27th-Oct. 1st in Tainan, Taiwan. You will be spending your time between National Cheng Kung University Campus and Tainan Science Park.

2. What should I do if I plan on attending?

• Fill out the attached form (2010 SATU Student Business Plan Competition Finalist Profile) to confirm your current mailing address and other required fields. Email it back to satu@conf.ncku.edu.tw before June 24th, 2010 so that we may mail out the official student package.
• Expect the package to arrive in the mail.
• Announcements and updates about the final competition program will also be posted on our website http://proj.ncku.edu.tw/satu/. Please check back on a weekly basis.

3. What are the contents of the package I am receiving?

You will receive the following:

• An official letter of notification for acceptance to the final competition. International students (students not currently in Taiwan) will be able to use this letter to apply for a visiting visa to enter Taiwan.
• Program schedule for the 2010 SATU Student Business Plan Final Competition.
• Information about National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City and Taiwan.
• An RSVP form indicating acceptance or decline of attendance in the final competition, and an envelope for you to mail back the form with.

4. When is the deadline for me to decide my attendance?

Please RSVP by mailing the forms (hard & e-copies) no later than July 23, 2010. You may notify us earlier if you choose, however we must receive a copy of the original signed paperwork for record keeping purposes.

5. When should I apply for the visa to Taiwan?

The SATU International Secretariat will contact the Taiwan Foreign Affairs Offices located within your country after receiving student RSVP in order to confirm your attendance and facilitate visa application procedures. Please prepare the documents and apply at the nearest office after receiving notice from SATU in early August. For complete details, check out: http://www.boca.gov.tw/lp.asp?ctNode=534&CtUnit=77&BaseDSD=7&mp=2

6. Do I have to present the paper that I submitted for first round applications?

No. The paper for Round 1 was used solely to evaluate and select you for the final competition.

7. Do I have to pay to attend the competition?

There is no registration fee involved with the competition. SATU Student Business Plan Organizers will cover transportation fees as well as all meals during the duration of your stay with us. However, it is recommended to bring some personal spending money with you for souvenirs and in case of emergency. (1 US dollar equals approximately 32 New Taiwan Dollars.)

8. What can I expect during the final competition?

Finalists will be put into teams randomly shortly after arriving in Taiwan. The teams which have been put together will work together over the course of 2.5 days to create a Business Plan Proposal. On the third and final day of the competition, your team will present your work to a panel of judges who will determine the team(s) with the best presentation.