Bison Venture Plan Competition
The Bison Venture Plan Competition offers Bucknellian founders an opportunity to launch and grow their ventures. Competitors engage with the PGCEI Team, as well as alumni experts and investors, who offer feedback, coaching, and mentoring. Finalists will present their venture plans to members of our Alumni Angels Advisory Group, who will determine which competitors receive cash awards and in-kind support services.
The competition is open to all undergraduate or graduate students at Bucknell University who are in good standing and currently enrolled, as well as alumni who have graduated within the previous 18 months.
Competitors must participate in:
Tentative dates for the 2026 Bison Venture Plan Competition
Information Session
Applications Open
Application Deadline
Review Round
Final Round
All competition ventures must be early-stage and, if for-profit, potentially at the point of asking for investment capital. Competitors must submit proof of establishment of a legal entity no later than the business plan submission deadline. Competitors will be required to provide a W-9 or other appropriate tax documentation for their legal business entity.