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UVM Business Pitch Competition

The annual University of Vermont Business Pitch competition challenges students to present their business ideas and concepts to a panel of judges in the hopes of winning cash prizes.

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2026 UVM Business Competition Results

About the UVM Business Pitch Competition 

University of Vermont (UVM) students who have innovative and impactful plans to start and grow either a business or a mission-driven organization are invited to apply. The presentation and pitch must demonstrate a viable business solution and plan that addresses an existing consumer need, or can create one, identifies a target market, and outlines the operational and management plan for success. The winning business teams walk away with cash prizes.

Thank you to all of this year's sponsors and judges. The next Business Pitch competition will be in the Spring of 2027.

UVM student stands in front of a projected screen declaring him the grand prize winner

2026 Business Pitch Competition Results

Grand Prize

  • Business: FLEX
  • Student: Cabot Sayles ’26
  • School/College: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Best Pitch Award

Sponsored by Moulton Law Group

  • Business: MySubletter
  • Student: Shannon Douglas ’26
  • School/College: Grossman School of Business

Most Launch-Ready Award

Sponsored by Gallagher Flynn & Co.

  • Business: GiftDrive
  • Student: Logan Vaughan ’27
  • School/College: Grossman School of Business

Most Innovative Technology Award

Sponsored by North Country Angels

  • Business: Merge
  • Students:
    • Lars Plaehn ’29
    • Kevin Moran ’29
  • School/College: Grossman School of Business

Most Sustainable Award

  • Business: ModuCare Clinic
  • Students:
    • Denise Stretinska ’26
    • Shea Moroney ’26
  • School/College: College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

People’s Choice Award

Sponsored by the UVM Entrepreneurship Club

  • Business: Jay Peak Basecamp, LLC
  • Students:
    • Claire Zimpfer ’27
    • Maggie Stewart‑Palome ’27
  • School/College: Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

2026 Sponsors

Mouton Law Group

Moulton Law Group

A boutique law firm providing sophisticated corporate legal counsel. The legal expertise and knowledge of a large national law firm, paired with fair rates, flexible fee arrangements and the personal attention of senior-level attorneys that can only realistically be provided by a boutique practice.
Gallagher, Flynn & Company LLC

Gallagher, Flynn & Company LLC

One of northern New England’s largest independent CPA and consulting firms, offering seasoned insight and integrated tax, accounting, assurance, HR, finance, and transaction advisory services.
Fuse Marketing

Fuse Marketing

Engages teens and young adults through authentic sports, sampling, campus, culture, and customer marketing, offering services in brand strategy, social media, digital communications, experiential marketing, and design.
North Country Angels

North Country Angels (NCA)

For over 20 years, North Country Angels (NCA) has brought together successful and experienced Vermont investors who are active in making early-stage and seed investments with companies located in Vermont and its adjacent states.
The University of Vermont Entrepreneurship Club

UVM EClub

The UVM Entrepreneurship Club (EClub) is a student-led organization at the University of Vermont dedicated to fostering a community of aspiring entrepreneurs. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and support students interested in building their own ventures or working in start-up environments.

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A student presents in front of a power point projection to a panel of judges at the UVM Business Pitch competition 2026

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