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J Terrell Brown Venture Challenge – LSU Student Business Plan Competition
Annual Shark Tank-style business plan competition open to all LSU system students and recent graduates (within one year); three finalists pitch live for a share of $35,000 in startup cash; 14th annual competition held April 2025 with $35K prize pool; open to students of all majors; applications typically open January and close late February; 55+ teams competed in 2025.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
All current LSU system on-campus students and alumni who graduated within the last year; open to students of any major; must be operating a business or developing a new venture idea.
Requirements
- Current LSU system student or alumni graduated within the last year
- Open to all majors
- Submit online application during annual open period (typically January–February)