Teams will be asked to select the most appropriate track for their business. However, the Bplan Executive Committee may re-classify a submission if deemed more appropriate for a different track. The 2012 Competition will be judged in four tracks:

  1. IT and Web Track (sponsored by DCM): Ideas focused on meeting diverse consumer and enterprise needs through web-based solutions, productivity tools, mobile devices, hardware and software.
  2. Life Sciences Track (sponsored by Claremont Creek Ventures): Ideas related to medical devices, instrumentation, biotechnology, therapeutics, and diagnostics.
  3. Energy and Cleantech Track: Ideas focused on the next generation of energy-related products or services.
  4. Products and Services Track: Ideas focused on meeting diverse non-technical consumer and business needs.