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Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition

Also known as: Adelphi Business Plan Competition, Willumstad Business Plan Competition

Adelphi University · Garden City, NY

An annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition run by the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. Student entrepreneurs pitch ventures to a judging panel and compete for cash prizes. The competition is open to all Adelphi students.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

$1,000 – $5,000

Grant

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2025-03-07

High confidence

Application and Timing

The 2024-25 cycle followed this timeline: info session October 16, 2024; preliminary proposal due November 1, 2024; finalists announced November 11-15, 2024; full plan due February 27, 2025; competition day March 7, 2025.

Participants

Open to all Adelphi students as individuals or teams of 2-5 members. Finalists are selected from preliminary written proposals.

Funding and Equity

The 2025 competition awarded $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, $2,000 for third, and $1,000 for Best Socially Responsible Venture. All prizes are non-dilutive. No equity is taken.

Recent Activity

The competition remained publicly promoted as of 2026. The 2025 cycle produced documented winners and published prize amounts.

Known Startups or Winners

2025 winners: Campus Trade, Campbell Postmodern Counseling, Global Link, and Voice to Vision. No evidence of follow-on startup formation or funding was found.

Verification Gaps

  • Whether winners receive follow-on mentoring, incubator access, or investor introductions.
  • Complete list of winners by year.
  • Current competition cycle dates for 2026-27.

Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition

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