CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION TEAMS MOVING FORWARD!

TOP COLLEGIATE LEAGUE TEAMS ADVANCING TO THE FINAL PRESENTATION ROUND

• Anlibri – An app that gives users the ability to build and customize their virtual bookshelf, while recommending new books to readers. Works as a book log, recognizes unpublished works and integrates a social platform to allow readers to connect with others.
• Blink Box – Lash supply subscription box.
• Build-A-Drink – Machine that create alcoholic beverages quickly and with perfect pours. In-home and commercial.
• Coleman Leather Goods – Producing high-quality leather goods, such as wallets, belts, bags, notebooks, and patches.
• Cordoba – An AI plug-in for architects that generates editable 3D building models in their native software.
• FindMyFit – An app and browser extension that shows which sizes across brands fits you based on your body type.
• Homestay Worldwide –
• Honest Buds – SaaS company offers dispensaries a software for their budtenders to generate product descriptions that consumers find helpful in identifying a product’s quality.
• Main Street Trader Bar and Grill – Restaurant
• OC Exterior Solutions – California-based company offering year-round exterior solutions for properties with convenient seasonal packages and accurate pricing for pressure washing and property lighting services.
• PicsGenie – AI-generated images on products that can be shipped right to your doorstep.
• Plaitful – AI recipe and meal plan generator app.
• REFRSH – A social platform incentivizing young adults to engage in real-life experiences while reducing screen time, fostering friendly competition through “REFRSH’ing” periods.
• Serenity Spaces – A furnishing company that lets individuals customize furnishing packages to their preferences, with a monthly payment structure allowing you to rent for the length of the lease.
• Snap Chains – Quicker and safer alternative to snow chains, instant application and removal.
• Squeeze – App that provides available street and garage parking, high traffic areas and events in large cities.
• The Kitchen Collab – App that streamlines group living by combining meal planning and grocery shopping, making it easier for housemates to save money, split expenses and avoid duplicate purchases.
• TLK – Music distribution and streaming platform offering a subscription based service that includes access to potential marketing initiatives and apparel design.
• Tripzy – A travel planning app designed for Generation Z who may procrastinate planning activities while on vacation.
• VetCare Assist – Vet assistance financial aid.

ALTERNATIVE TEAMS:

• Derivative Zero – To create short term forex forecasting algorithms that can then be subscribed to through API and used by either companies or individual traders looking for a competitive edge.
• Speed Angel Customs LLC – Custom automotive shop that aims to modify as well as repair your car the way you want it – totally customizable

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Top Foster Garvey Open League Teams Advancing to the Final Presentation Round

• City Paws (University of Washington) – Sustainable pet products
• Happy Pop (University of Washington – Seattle) – A product that transports the authentic flavors of India through popped sorghum, a snack that has been popular for centuries. This cultural snack is an alternative to popcorn.
• Sustainable Classrooms: Project Laos (University of Idaho) – A pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing education and environment stewardship in rural communities across Laos. By transforming recycled plastics into durable bricks, we offer a groundbreaking eco-friendly solution to build educational infrastructure.
• WRIST: Wearable Remote Individualized Symptom Tracking (University of Idaho) – Medically oriented remote symptom and biometrics monitoring bracelet.

Alternative Teams:

• Afford Aid (University of Washington – Seattle) – Reusable, refurbished, authorized medical equipment.
• BioNova (Walla Walla University) – Building a better future through sustainable energy. Scalable Bioreactors for Bio-Methane gas production, fertilizer, and carbon credits in Africa and South America.

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Top High School League Teams Advancing to the Final Presentation Round

• 7b Surf Co. (Mead Senior High School) – 7b Surf is a local business that gives surf lessons to people who live or vacation in the Sandpoint area. We provide a boat and all the equipment.
• EcoTrail (Mead Senior High School) – EcoTrail is an accessible hiking trail app that allows you to preview your trail before you hike it.
• Protein Palace (Mercer Island High School) – A fast, casual restaurant specializing in high-protein, high-calorie bowls for those wishing to reach their fitness goals.
• Team Kamea (East Valley High School) – A business idea for a bakery named Kamea Cakes.
• Victoria Paints (Pullman High School) – A local painting business that provides the best solution for blank walls.

Alternative Teams:

• antisquo (Bellevue High School) – Online dashboard using a student’s (user provided) interests and goals, along with their school district catalog to formulate a high school pathway that provides unique recommendations for classes.
• Simpl Protein (Mead Senior High School) – Simpl Protein cookies are an all natural, gluten-free, protein bar alternative made without any artificial sweeteners.

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2024 WSU Business Plan Competition is Continuing as Hybrid

If you’re a student entrepreneur or aspiring business owner, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies presents the WSU Business Plan Competition – an unparalleled opportunity to practice entrepreneurship in a real-world setting and receive guidance as you launch a new venture, plus a chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money!

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies is happy to announce that the 2024 WSU Business Plan Competition will still be happening, switching to a hybrid format. Participating in a business plan competition can be a rewarding experience and we are excited to continue to showcase student innovation!

Learn by Doing

• Sharpen skills. Working on a business plan team develops innovative thinking, builds leadership, and refines communication skills.
• Network. If you’re a finalist, you and your team will present your idea to investors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals at the competition in April. Finalists also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with judges over dinner.
• Prepare for your future. Take what you’ve learned and apply it in an existing company or new venture.

Launch a New Venture

• Move from idea to execution. Develop, test, and pitch a startup idea with your own team.
• Get advice and mentoring. Seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and entrepreneurship faculty mentors devote countless hours to help students navigate the entrepreneurial process.
• Build momentum. Take your experience in the competition and invest in the growth of your venture.