2026 Business Plan Competition
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2026 Business Plan & Big Idea Competitions
Two Paths to Win. One Opportunity to Lead.
The 2026 competition offers two exciting entry tracks designed to meet you wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey:
- Business Plan Competition – Submit a full business plan and put your entrepreneurial vision to the test.
- Big Idea Competition – Not ready for a full plan? Share your big idea and start shaping it with expert feedback.
Hosted by the College of Business & Public Policy, this annual event encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving. Local high school students pitch their concepts to a panel of experienced investors, executives, and successful entrepreneurs, gaining valuable insights from leaders who have built and scaled businesses.
Finalists in both categories will be invited to a special preparation session, covering key elements to strengthen their presentations ahead of the culminating Perfect Pitch Event.
Learn more here! 2026 Business Plan and Big Ideas Guidelines and Competition FAQs will be available to help you get started.
Good luck!
