Concordia Business Plan Competition

The Concordia Business Plan Competition returns for its 11th year, inviting high school students to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test in a two-day challenge. Students first submit a written plan modeled after professional startup documents and structured around a provided outline. The competition begins Friday evening with the Fastpitch round, where each team has 90 seconds to deliver a persuasive elevator pitch. On Saturday, teams present their full plan in a five-minute session before a panel of judges. Based on scoring, the top three teams advance to a final round, where they incorporate judge feedback and deliver a polished presentation to compete for first, second, and third-place awards.

This one-of-a-kind experience equips students with real-world skills, valuable feedback, and connections with local business leaders. We are thrilled to host this year’s competition and look forward to seeing the creativity, passion, and innovative ideas students will bring to the stage.

The Fast Pitch Competition is on March 13th, 2026
The Competition Day is on March 14th, 2026

For undergraduate students eager to showcase their entrepreneurial skills, the Concordia Business Challenge offers a similar opportunity to develop, pitch, and refine business ideas in a competitive environment.

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Experience

From this experience you will gain:

Mentorship from local business professionals
Knowledge of how to develop a business plan
College experience in the business field

Fast Pitch Information

Day 1 (Fast Pitch)

There will be two days for the competition. Day 1 is the Fast Pitch  Competition, and Day 2 is the main competition with the oral presentation  held in a Shark-Tank setting.

The Fast Pitch Competition is a quick 90-second elevator pitch of the competitors’ business plan. Competitors will pitch their ideas in front of business professionals, and first-place winners of both the Undergraduate and High School Divisions will win a small prize.

Prizes

Prizes vary based on competition, division, and placement

There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners on the main competition day for both the Undergraduate and High School divisions. The winners will get a trophy and a big cash prize (the amount varies on the division and placement).

For the Fast Pitch Competition, there will be only one Undergraduate and High School Division winner. There is a small trophy and a small cash prize (amount varies on division).

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