March 14th, 2026
Concordia University Irvine
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA, USA 92612
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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).
Sponsorship
The Concordia Business Plan Competition is made possible by generous sponsors who seek to inspire the next generation to share and start their own businesses that can positively impact the community and world around them. If you would feel moved to make such a contribution, we would love your support!
Sponsorship Tiers
| Benefits | Title Sponsor $25000 | Trailblazer $10,000 | Pioneer $5,000 | Maverick $2,500 | Contributor $1,000 |
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| Competition Day Speech | X | X | |||
| Mixer Day Speech | X | X | |||
| Lunch with Judges and Staff | X | X | |||
| Ad Placement on Tshirt | Title Name | Large | Medium | Small | Name |
| Ad Placement on Website | X | X | X | ||
| Booth on Competition Day | X | X | X | ||
| Courier Ad Placement | X | X | X | X | |
| Workshop Announcement | X | X | X | X | X |
| Social Media Shoutout | 1 per week | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Concordia Business Challenge
Spring, 2026.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first-ever Concordia Business Challenge—an exciting, hands-on competition for undergraduate students eager to tackle real-world business problems! Teams of two will work closely with a coach, use AI and other tools, and craft creative solutions to challenges presented by local organizations. You’ll present your ideas to company representatives and judges, gain hands-on experience, and make meaningful connections in the business community. Your work could have a real impact, and the experience is a fantastic way to stand out and grow as a future business leader.
About Concordia Business Challenge
The Concordia Business Challenge, presented by Concordia’s School of Business and Economics, gives undergraduate students the opportunity to tackle real-world business problems and bring innovative solutions to life. Guided by mentorship from business professionals, students learn, practice, and apply key business skills—developing problem-solving, strategic thinking, and presentation abilities in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
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
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Get in Touch
Have any questions? Please contact us!
Business Plan Competition
Michael Clow ’26
Director of Business Plan Competition
Email: [email protected]