BizPitch Competition

BizPitch FAQs

• Eligibility

  • The BizPitch Competition is open to full-time students at Bucknell University.
  • Entries may not have won a top-three prize in previous Bucknell BizPitch Competitions or have generated over $100,000 in revenue.
  • Each presenter must be a Bucknell student, but teams may include members who are not Bucknell students. Each team/company must be at least 50% owned or founded by full-time Bucknell students.
  • Individuals may be contributing members of multiple teams but may only be a part of the pitch presentation for one entry.

   

• Judging

  Competitors will prepare a pitch to be evaluated by a panel of judges, with up to 10 points awarded in each of the following categories:

  • Problem — Does the team clearly articulate a significant need and the positive impact their solution will have?
  • Market — Does the team describe their target customers and the size of the market?
  • Innovation — Does the solution, product or technology demonstrate creativity and inventiveness?
  • Feasibility — Is the business model well developed and does this team have the potential to create a successful venture?
  • Delivery — Was the pitch inspiring, passionate and memorable?

   

• Prizes

  Prizes will include 1st place, the Change Maker award for the venture aspiring to create the greatest positive impact in the world, a Fan Favorite award based on audience voting, and more! Prizes will be issued in part as direct grants and in part as reimbursement accounts for expenses. Funds are subject to tax withholding, and any individuals receiving prizes must be Bucknell students.