Each year BPC awards many different prizes to student competitors. Not only do the top 3 teams receive prize money, but there are also various merit prizes awarded to teams in different categories. BPC competitors have gone on to pursue their business ideas, join other startups, and secure job offers in various sectors utilizing the knowledge and experiences gained through BPC. Read our Press releases for information on each year’s winners, and below find out more about some of our students in our Winner Spotlights.
2018 Winners 2019 Winners 2021 Winners 2022 Winners 2023 Winners
2024 Winners
Congratulations to all our 2025 Business Plan Competition Participants
WSU College League Winners
We saw fierce competition this year and would like to congratulate all participants for all their hard work and dedication.
We are delighted to announce the winning teams of the WSU Collegiate League competition:
- Wearable Aromas – ($15,000)
- Kerat AI – ($10,000)
- Rainmaker Solutions – ($7,000)
- Driveway Pit Stop – Mobile Mechanic – ($4,000)
- Miata Fitment– ($2,000)
High School League Winners:
- Vital ($5,000)
- Sweet Labs ($2,000)
- Someone Loves You ($1,000)
- Arachnid Apparel ($750)
Open League Winner
- Neuro Prima ($5,000)
Merit Prize Winners:
- CougsFirst! Best Trade Show: Someone Loves You ($2,500)
- Best Tech Innovation: Kerat AI ($2,500)
- Best Social Impact: Whisker & Willow: Cat Cafe ($2,500)
- Valicoff Fruit Company Best Ag Innovation: AgTag ($3,000)
The Business Plan Competition provides a unique opportunity for students from diverse majors across campus to collaborate on ventures. The most successful teams leverage the diverse perspectives and skills of their members, which helps them overcome some of the key problems that can plague startups.— Marie Mayes , Director, Center for Entrepreneurship