The 2024 Harriet Stephenson BPC Semi-Finals

In its 26th year, Harriet Stephenson Business Plan Competition (HSBPC) provides a platform for Seattle University students and alumni to pitch their ideas and launch their businesses.

In this rigorous competition, teams advance through three rounds of judging and feedback (screening round, semi-finals, and finals) to see who will take home the $20,000 Grand Prize!

Join us for the Fast Pitch Competition (3-4 p.m.) to hear what innovative ideas are being launched by Seattle University students and alumni, then browse the Tradeshow (4-6 p.m.) for some one-on-one interaction with each of the teams.

Help us pick the four teams who will be moving on to the Finals by becoming a Tradeshow Judge!

Qualifications required:

• A business degree from an accredited university OR
• At least five years of professional experience in business

Register here by May 2nd, 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Established in 1998 by Dr. Harriet Stephenson, a Seattle University faculty member who began teaching in 1967, the HSBPC is designed to help students and alumni in launching new business ventures, including for-profit businesses, not-for-profit businesses, corporate entrepreneurship, and social enterprise. Participants enhance their Seattle University learning experience, gain feedback on ideas, develop networks, and expose their ideas to potential investors.

The HSBPC is a public event and draws hundreds of investors, advisors, business leaders, community members, students, alumni, and faculty as audience members. The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) has launched entrepreneurial leaders for 30 years, providing students and supporters experiential engagement opportunities and life-long connections.

Some of the competition's previous winners include: The Madrone School (2016), Vita Inclinata Technologies (2018), and eDoula (2019).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Seattle University, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, United States