Case, Pitch and Poster Competitions

Discover annual opportunities to pitch your innovative business ideas and showcase your knowledge and experience. With the chance of cash rewards for startup capital, you will gain support to help launch your business or service.


Auburn Ideas Jam

Auburn Ideas Jam

The Auburn Ideas Jam helps ideas and early-stage businesses grow. This is a low-barrier competition with no business plan or slide deck required. Individuals still at the idea phase or businesses that are pre-revenue and/or pre-product are strongly encouraged to apply. The competition is open to both college students and community members residing in East Alabama.

Auburn Ideas Jam Info and Application

October 2025 Numerous Cash Prizes of $1,000

    Business Analytics Case Competition

    Business Analytics Case Competition

    The Business Analytics Case Competition is open to all Auburn University students. This is a great opportunity to analyze real world data sets and provide solutions to a panel of judges which includes industry sponsors and faculty.  Grow your knowledge and expertise with this hands-on learning experience and potentially win cash awards.

    Business Analytics Case Competition

    Nove,ber 2025 Cash Prizes total $10,000

      Capstone Project: Poster Competition

      Poster Competition winners

      Senior business analytics students enrolled in the Capstone Course, BUAL 5860, compete to win cash prizes and certificates in the Business Analytics Student Poster Competition hosted by the Department of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Harbert College of Business each Spring and Fall Semester.  

      Capstone Project: Poster Competition

      Fall 2025 Cash Prizes up to $1,500

        Tiger Cage Competition

        Tiger Cage Competition

        The Tiger Cage Business Idea Competition is held annually to identify and support innovative early-stage products or services ideas created by Auburn University students.

        Tiger Cage Competition Details
        September 2027 - April 2027 Startup Capital/Cash Prize

          Business Builders Bash

          Business Builders Bash

          Over an action packed weekend, you’ll pitch ideas, create business models, prototype, design, and validate your market, all in a supportive team environment.

          Business Builders Bash website

          March 27-29, 2026 Trophy & Startup Capital

            SEC Pitch Competition

            SEC Pitch Competition

            Compete against 14 other university teams in the Southeast during the SEC Pitch Competition. Present your innovative business idea for a chance at funding and recognition.

            SEC Pitch Competition Website

            April 3-4, 2026 Cash Prize