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Balcacer's Bouquets
Iona University · New Rochelle, NY
Affiliated with Iona Innovation Challenge · Pitch Competition
About
2024 Iona Innovation Challenge first place ($6K).
Sources & articles
News and official sources documenting Balcacer's Bouquets's outcome through Iona Innovation Challenge.
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Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Homepage
Iona University
Iona University
Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Homepage
Official homepage of the Hynes Institute, Iona's university-wide entrepreneurship hub. Founded 2017 with $15M gift. 3,800 sq ft coworking space in Spellman Hall. Hosts Iona Innovation Challenge ($20K total prizes), GaelVentures incubator space, and mentoring programs. USASBE 2025 Model Program Award. BS Entrepreneurial Leadership, BBA Entrepreneurship, minor, and graduate certificates offered.
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Iona Innovation Challenge Program Page
Official page for the Iona Innovation Challenge, Iona's annual pitch competition. Spring 2026 is the 9th edition. Prize breakdown: $10K 1st, $5K 2nd, $3K 3rd, $1K Fan Favorite, $1K Superlative Awards ($20K total). Documents 2025 winners (SipSation, Strendex, Bracelet Buddy), participation stats (43 teams, 57 students), and winners from 2018-2024. Three milestones: video pitch, executive summary, slide deck. Open to all Iona undergrad and graduate students.
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