Business Breakthrough

Business Breakthrough is not a pitch competition, it is a business showcase. Successful applicants will get a table where they can showcase their venture or sell their goods and services.

Students operating businesses at any stage.
Students with high-potential business ideas.

Get helpful feedback on your business.
Build your network by meeting like-minded students, faculty, alumni, and judges.
Receive a veteran entrepreneur as a mentor from SUU’s ELC.
Two ways to get cash:
1. Every student business that has either A) at least one sale or B) at least one investor automatically qualifies for $100 for participating in Business Breakthrough.
2. Credits of $10 will be given to the first 200 students and judges to be spent on student businesses at the event. Students and judges can pay out of pocket as well, so there is no upper limit to what you can sell.

Application deadline: Wednesday, February 4th
Participation Confirmation: Friday, February 6thStudent Business Showcase: Wednesday, February 11th Ballroom
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Student Shopping Event.
- First 200 students will receive $10 in coins for purchases. Support your fellow students' businesses.
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Shopping open to all.

The team must be organized by a student from SUU.
The founding student must be registered for a minimum of six (6) credit hours
The student team members must be involved in all aspects of the competition.

A maximum of 40 student businesses will be accepted for participation
We recommend you set up your table to be as inviting to potential customers and judges as possible.

Winners

The 2025 Business Breakthrough Showcase was a resounding success, featuring more than
25 student-led businesses. Approximately 250 students attended the event, supporting and
purchasing from their peers. Community judges played a key role by providing valuable
feedback and recognizing outstanding businesses with awards. In total, $5,000 in cash prizes
and revenue was distributed to participating student businesses.