Business Plan Competition
Aspiring students can vie for cash prizes in our shark-tank style competition.
All Adelphi students are eligible. Students can participate individually or in teams of 2-5 members.
Finalists will present their proposals to a panel of judges drawn from our faculty and industry leaders, competing to win $11,000 in cash prizes: $5,000 for first prize, $3,000 for second, $2,000 for third and a $1,000 award for best socially responsible approach.
Helping to Launch Your Business
- $11,000 in cash prizes: $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, $2,000 for third place, $1000 in prizes for best socially responsible approach
- Mentoring and coaching from business leaders and Adelphi faculty for all finalists
Competing student groups Campus Trade won first place ($5,000), Campbell Postmodern Counseling won second place ($3,000), Global Link won third place ($2,000), and Voice to Vision won for best socially responsible approach ($1,000) in the 7th annual Adelphi University Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition.
How to Apply to the Competition
2024-2025 Finalists
- Tamana Bashardost: Planty
- Alessio Consoli: LeWitt New York
- Sparsh Choudhary: ImmersiPlay
- Caterina Federici, Pablo Ablanedo, Gonzalo Gil De Pereja: The Next Step
- Hoang Long (Justin) Le, Merville Sin, Dalia Do, Rosie Vo: StuRent
- Kyle Stephenson, Aaron Winnegar, Haim Aarbov: EcoPack Solutions
The Adelphi Business Plan competition has completely transformed my life and ignited my entrepreneurial passion. It provided a framework, mentorship, and the confidence to pursue my dreams—and even led to a biotech patent! Young entrepreneurs, I encourage you to utilize the resources around you to start your journey toward success.
Ismael Voltaire, MS ‘21
Adelphi Business Plan Competition Prize-Winner 2018 & 2019
Competition Judges and Mentors
Important Dates
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Information and Proposal Prep Session
- Friday, November 1, 2024 – Preliminary Business Proposal due date
- Monday, November 11, 2024 to Friday, November 15, 2024 – Announcement of finalists
- Thursday, February 27, 2025 – Full-fledged Business Plan due date
- Friday, March 7, 2025 – Competition day!
Past Competition Winners
