The Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition (HSBPC) Finals is the culminating event where the top teams pitch their innovative business ideas to a panel of expert judges and compete for the $20,000 Grand Prize.

Event Details:

Finalists present their refined business plans, receive constructive feedback, and vie for placement in one of multiple prize categories including the Grand Prize ($20,000), 2nd Place ($10,000), 3rd Place ($3,000), and specialty awards like the John Castle Award for Grit & Resilience ($2,000) and the Social Innovation Award ($1,000).

Ticket Tiers:

• FINALIST – Reserved for teams advancing to the finals round.
• JUDGE – Reserved for industry professionals, investors, and advisors participating in final evaluations. Judges will fill out a scoring rubric to evaluate pitches across multiple criteria.
• AUDIENCE MEMBER – Open to supporters, community members, mentors, alumni, and anyone interested in witnessing the competition and celebrating entrepreneurial innovation.

What to Expect:

Dynamic pitches from Seattle University's most promising student and alumni entrepreneurs, expert judging, networking opportunities, and the announcement of winners across multiple prize categories.

Save your spot and join us for this exciting finale!