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Business Plan Competition
Also known as: HPU Business Plan Competition
High Point University · High Point, North Carolina
Quick fit check
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-06-27
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Eva Thorn
$6,000
prize won
High Point University
2026 High Point University Business Plan Competition 3rd place ($6K); dry shampoo sheets venture.
Parkevo
$12,000
prize won
High Point University
2026 High Point University Business Plan Competition 1st place ($12K).
PlayFast Motion
$8,000
prize won
High Point University
2026 High Point University Business Plan Competition 2nd place ($8K).
Business Plan Competition
Annual spring business plan competition organized by the Belk Entrepreneurship Center. Provides start-up funding to student ventures.
Key Details
- Type: Pitch competition
- Total prizes: $30,000 in start-up funds
- Format: 5-minute presentation + 5-minute Q&A
- Eligibility: All HPU undergraduate students, seed/early stage ventures (<18 months)
- 16th annual: 2026
- Sponsors: Truist Financial Corporation, The Bell Foundation, Simon Jewelers
- Notable 2026 winners: Parkevo ($12,000), PlayFast Motion ($8,000)
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Business Plan Competition at High Point University.
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