Business Battlefield
2027: The Next Chapter
Your Idea. Your Moment.A student-led business pitch competition where young entrepreneurs turn ideas into real-world experiences.
31 Schools Participated in 2026
Represented across Southern California & beyond — from Orange County to San Marino, Berkeley to Bishop Gorman.
Real-World Pitches
Live, on stage, in front of entrepreneurs, executives, investors and academics.
Student Leadership
Built and run by students, for students — from outreach to the final stage.
Fuel the Future
Zelle Donation
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Humanity Touches
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Non profit 501(c)(3) organization
The 2027 Season
Three dates that matter.
Applications Open
Teams across California register and start building their pitches.
Applications Close
Last call for submissions. No late entries, so get yours in early.
Final Event
Live pitches in front of judges, sponsors, families, and a packed house.
Moments from the Final
Pitches, panels, and the people who showed up. A glimpse of the 2026 season.
Closing remarks at the 2026 Final — We are grateful for our community.
Founders representing Business Battlefield in front of the program banner.
Step-and-repeat with our 2026 sponsor partners on display.
The 2026 judge panel reviewing pitches at the head table.
A student team fielding questions from the panel.
Judges deliberating during the 2026 Final.
Wide view of the Virginia De Land Theater stage and judge table.
A 2026 finalist team on stage with their venture, SoCal Channel.
2026 Participating Schools
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The 2027 season starts with you
Applications are open now and close on December 31, 2026. You do not need a company, a co-founder or a finished product — just an idea worth defending.
Final event: February 20, 2027.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Whether you're a student applicant, potential sponsor, or community volunteer, we want to hear from you.