Sunstone Innovation Challenge

The Sunstone Innovation Challenge is an annual campus-wide business plan competition. The winning team receives support for their business, including $15,000 in seed funding, and space, marketing, legal, and accounting services totaling up to $35,000. 

We are looking for:
  • Diverse teams to develop, promote, and launch sustainable, entrepreneurial, and innovative business ideas.
  • The pitch will be based on your business plan

  • Letter of Intent (LOI) Window: October 1, 2025– February 1, 2026
  • Mandatory Competition Kickoff Meeting: Friday, December 5 | 12–1:30 PM | Room TBD | Lunch provided → You must attend this meeting to stay eligible to compete.
  • Get Matched with a Mentor: Mentors are assigned Oct, 2025–Jan, 2026
  • Business Plan Due: Friday, March 20, 2026
  • Final Presentations: April 22, 2026 | 4 PM | The Pointe @ Walter Pyramid

In-kind services provided by

Legal Services: Keesal, Young & Logan

Intellectual Property Protection: Fulwider Patton LLP

Accounting Services: Windes

Marketing Strategy: Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Coworking Space: BlankSpaces