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Clapp IDEA Competition
Also known as: Vernon Clapp IDEA Competition, Cross-Campus Clapp IDEA Competition
Indiana University · Bloomington, Indiana
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Funding range
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Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual, spring semester
Student
Last activity
2026-07-13
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Description
Cross-campus pitch competition sponsored by the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Competitive Enterprise. Open to students from all IU Bloomington schools. Awards up to $35,000 in total prizes. Named for Vernon Clapp (IU '69 Kelley graduate). Recent winners include PilliPop (Aspen Villas, 2026). Overseen by MBA John Chambers Innovation Fellows.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Clapp IDEA Competition at Indiana University.
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