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Bard Disrupt to Sustain Pitch Competition

Also known as: Disrupt to Sustain, Bard MBA Pitch Competition

Bard College · Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

An annual "shark tank for sustainability" pitch competition for Bard MBA in Sustainability students. Student teams present entrepreneurial ventures focused on social and environmental impact, receiving feedback from external judges and competing for cash prizes. Teams are drawn from required entrepreneurial coursework.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Partially verified

Key numbers

Funding range

$1,500 – $2,500

Grant

Equity

None

Application

Annual

School Specific

Last activity

2024-12-01

Medium confidence

Application and Timing

Held annually in December. Teams drawn from required entrepreneurial courses, so entry flows through course enrollment rather than a separate application.

Participants

Bard MBA in Sustainability students and occasionally OSUN partner institution students. Entry is via course enrollment and internal selection rather than an open campus call.

Funding and Equity

Small cash prizes ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 for winning teams. Prizes are non-dilutive grants. No equity is taken.

Recent Activity

Documented winners in 2022 and 2024 suggest ongoing annual operation, but no 2023 or 2025-2026 coverage was found in reviewed sources.

Known Startups or Winners

  • 2022 winners: Stormwater management venture using coffee grounds.
  • 2024 winners: Net-zero financing innovation project (Pirates of Sargassum placed second).

Verification Gaps

  • Whether the competition ran in 2023 and 2025.
  • Current 2026 competition plans and prize amounts.
  • Whether winners have formed companies or raised follow-on funding.
  • Complete winner list with venture names and outcomes.

Bard Disrupt to Sustain Pitch Competition

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