One first prize of $1000 cash, along with up to $10,000 of in-kind B.I.G.* Competition partner services. These services may include:

• Engineering services through the Penn State DuBois Innovation Lab
• Participation in the Planet Eureka! Business Translation Workshop and entry into the Open Innovation Marketplace
• Market research support through the Ben Franklin Transformation Group
• Brand identity through Vision Creative Group
• Business supplies from a materials’ supplier
• Consulting services through the Office for Technology Transfer at Penn State DuBois to support entry in the annual Ben Franklin Business Plan Competition

The first prize cash award must be used for equipment, materials, rent, or professional services to begin a business or launch a new product or service. The recipient may not use the funds to pay his or her own time. It is meant to complement "sweat equity", not pay for it. The first prize winner will be chosen by the B.I.G.* Competition judges’ panel.

One second prize of $500 cash, along with up to $5000 of in-kind B.I.G.* Competition partner services. These services will include:

• Engineering services through the Penn State DuBois Innovation Lab
• Participation in the Planet Eureka! Business Translation Workshop and entry into the Open Innovation Marketplace
• Business supplies from a materials’ supplier

The second prize cash award must be used for equipment, materials, rent, or professional services to begin a business or launch a new product or service. The recipient may not use the funds to pay his or her own time. It is meant to complement "sweat equity", not pay for it. The second prize winner will be chosen by the B.I.G.* Competition judges’ panel.

Two honorable mention awards of $500 cash each. The honorable mention prize cash award must be used for equipment, materials, rent or professional services to begin a business or launch a new product or service. The recipient may not use the funds to pay his/her own time. It is meant to complement "sweat equity", not pay for it. The honorable mention winners will be chosen by the B.I.G.* Competition judges’ panel.

No prize substitution is permitted. If a winner cannot accept a prize, it may be forfeited. The B.I.G.* Competition winners will be provided an award check. Applicable taxes and/or expenses arising from this award will be the sole responsibility of the winners.