Confidentiality and intellectual property

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All submitted materials remain the property of the participating teams and their respective licensors. Judges—who are experienced professionals and investors—regularly evaluate business plans and are committed to respecting proprietary information. However, they do not sign non-disclosure agreements as part of this expo.

 

Teams are strongly advised not to disclose any proprietary details or intellectual property. There will be no penalty in judging if a question or issue is not fully addressed due to the protection of sensitive information.

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Scholarship awards & financial aid consideration

Scholarship awards from the Student Innovation Expo will be disbursed directly to OSU students’ bursar accounts. If a balance is owed, the award will first be applied to that balance before any remaining funds become available.

 

Participants should be aware that receiving additional scholarships may impact existing financial aid packages. It is strongly recommended that individuals with scholarship restrictions consult the OSU Financial Aid Office as early as possible with any questions.

 

For more information about the Student Innovation Expo, please contact Paula McCullough at Paula.McCullough@okstate.edu or 405-744-7552.