Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition
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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.
Also known as: Adelphi Business Plan Competition, Willumstad Business Plan Competition
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-22); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$5,000
Grant
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025-03-07
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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.
Research gaps & things to verify
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.
Program details
Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition
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Evidence
- 2026-06-22-adelphi-business-plan-competition
- Adelphi University Startup Intelligence Report
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Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition
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Adelphi Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition
Official Adelphi University page describing the annual Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Business Plan Competition, a Shark Tank-style campus-wide pitch competition.
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