Join us on the finals page on April 24 at 1 PM

to watch the 2026 Wolverine Venture Battle Finals LIVE!

There is no one right way to start a venture. Therefore, the path to success in the real world entails competing with teams who use many different approaches to achieve the same goal: funding. The Wolverine Venture Battle (WVB) simulates the real world by allowing teams to compete for prize money without the confines of a cumbersome administratively heavy business plan competition. The Wolverine Venture Battle is open to both social and commercial teams.

Information on WVB Rounds

Meet our 2026 Judges

Past Results

Who Should Participate?

The competition is not limited to business and entrepreneurship majors. In fact, this competition has been deliberately designed for all majors to be comfortable participating. We’re looking for:

GCC students interested in enhancing their presentation skills
GCC students who want to explore the idea of starting a new venture – social or commercial
GCC students with competitive spirits who are ready to have fun and win cash prizes

SAVE THE DATE! 2026 WVB ~ April 24, 2026

Spring 2026 Important Dates

February 5 @ 5PM: Round 1 Registration Deadline
March 17 @ 5PM: Round 2 Product – Market Validation Deadline
March 25: Finalists Announced
March 26 @ 4PM: Financial projections workshop
April 15 @ 5PM: Round 3 Investor Packets Due
April 24 @ 1PM: Wolverine Venture Battle Finals

Registration + Submit Information

Details about all future Wolverine Venture Battle and Innovation Showcases will be announced on this page as well as on E+I social media channels: Facebook and Instagram.