ABOUT MEC
Mission & Vision
Model Entrepreneur Competition (MEC) is the world's first entrepreneur competition founded at an Ivy League university.
Launched 11 years ago by Columbia Business School‘s Venture For All (VFA) in collaboration with IEG Global Association, MEC has aimed to inspire and empower young talents to present innovative ideas with real business potential.
Through unwavering dedication, it has become a standout among global competitions, nurturing the next generation of visionary business leaders.
MEC by the Numbers
Celebrating over a decade of excellence.
Over $100,000 contributed each year.
Founded at Columbia Business School.
Acceptance Record
MEC winners have gained acceptance into prestigious institutions worldwide.
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- Yale University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Johns Hopkins University
- Northwestern University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- University of Chicago
- UC Berkeley
- New York University
- Oxford University
- Imperial College London
- University of Toronto
Awards & Prizes
🎉 Key Takeaways
- Recommendation Letter (from Judges)
- Awards (gold certificate/trophy)
- Printed Certificate of Participation
- Valuable feedback from experts
💎 Cash Prize
For Global Final Round winners
- 1st$1,500
- 2nd$1,000
- 3rd$800
- 4th$500
- 5th$300