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Adelphi University students participated in the university’s annual Shark Tank-style Business Plan Competition last Friday at the Ruth S. Harley University Center.
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.
The annual cash prizes are generously funded by Adelphi University Board Trustee Kevin Mahoney ’83, Senior Vice President of UBS Financial Services, to inspire student entrepreneurship and leadership at Adelphi University.
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
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Location
Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise 202 A