This competition challenges young professionals to showcase their innovative ideas on beneficial products, services, or concepts for their credit unions or the credit union movement. It's an exciting opportunity to shine and make an impact! Winners will have the prestigious chance to present their ideas on Center Stage at the AC&E in Grand Rapids in 2025. Don't miss your moment to lead and inspire!
Contestant Application Best Practices 2025 Competition Manual
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YPs 40 or under (no FUEL membership required)
7-minute presentations on beneficial products, services or ideas for the credit union industry
One YP per credit union can participate in first round of competition (Chapter Level Round).
The CU Spark Tank competition invites young professionals under 40 to present innovative ideas that could benefit their credit unions or the credit union movement. This competition provides an exciting platform for young professionals to shine and make a significant impact.
Participants can choose topics such as ITIN lending, AI applications, HR policies, community engagement plans or other innovative ideas. Each credit union can have one representative, selected through internal competitions if desired.
Presentations should be no longer than 7 minutes and must include a PowerPoint. Chapter-level competitions can be held in person or virtually, with judges selected by the chapters. All chapter-level winners must be decided by May 5, 2025 and their information submitted to MCUL. Winners from each chapter will receive free AC&E registration and have the prestigious opportunity to present their ideas on Center Stage at the AC&E in Grand Rapids in 2025.
