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 鈥� Submit a full business plan and put your entrepreneurial vision to the test.
- Big Idea Competition 鈥� 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.
*The submissions deadline is now closed. Thank you to all of the students who have submitted plans!
January 1, 2026: Business Plan and Big Idea proposals open
February 13, 2026 (11:59 PM AKT): Proposals due via email
February 27, 2026: Finalists announced
Week of March 9, 2026: Investor Pitch Information Session for finalists
March 27, 2026: Perfect Pitch Event - in-person mini Trade Show followed by live investor pitches before a panel of judges
Learn more here! and will be available to help you get started.
Good luck!