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Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Plan (EIB) DECA Practice
Participants will develop a comprehensive business plan for an innovative business venture. Practice EIB roleplays in the official DECA format and get scored the way a judge scores you — on the performance indicators that actually decide the event.
EIB competition format
Prep time
30 minutes
Presentation
Up to 15 minutes
PIs scored
5 per case
PI pool
8 indicators
Entrepreneur presenting business plan
Venture capitalist panel
Sample EIB roleplay scenarios
Real examples of the case prompts Case Ace generates for Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Plan. Every session produces a new one, so you never rehearse the same case twice.
Create a business plan for a sustainable technology startup
Develop an innovative solution for remote education
Design a business model for a social enterprise
Plan a tech startup disrupting traditional industries
Create a scalable service business for the gig economy
What EIB tests you on
The instructional areas Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Plan draws from most heavily, by number of official performance indicators.
Example EIB performance indicators
EN:038Evaluate business acquisition optionsEntrepreneurshipEN:039Develop company goals/objectivesEntrepreneurshipSM:001Develop a strategic planStrategic ManagementSM:002Develop competitive strategiesStrategic ManagementMP:001Develop marketing strategiesMarket PlanningOP:015Develop operational plansOperationsFI:106Develop financial planFinancial AnalysisHow to place in EIB
Include comprehensive market research and competitive analysis
Provide detailed financial projections for 3-5 years
Demonstrate clear understanding of target market
Show innovation and unique value proposition
Include realistic implementation timeline and milestones
Address potential risks and mitigation strategies
EIB frequently asked questions
What is the Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Plan (EIB) event in DECA?
Participants will develop a comprehensive business plan for an innovative business venture. It sits in the Entrepreneurship career cluster and is scored on 5 performance indicators drawn from a pool of 8 official PIs.
How long is the EIB roleplay?
Competitors get 30 minutes to prepare and up to 15 minutes to present to the judge. Entrepreneur presenting business plan
What performance indicators are on the EIB exam and roleplay?
EIB draws most heavily from Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Market Planning, Operations. Case Ace includes every one of the 8 performance indicators tied to this event as free flashcards with AI explanations.
How do I practice EIB roleplays before competition?
Generate an unlimited number of EIB practice cases in the official DECA format, present them out loud, and get judge-style AI feedback scored against the same performance indicators a real judge uses. It is free to start.
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