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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.
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
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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
Check out this video to learn more about Wolverine Venture Battle—
Heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their generous support.
WOLVERINE DONORS
Laura (Koller ’11) and RJ Fryan ‘08
The Habbershon Family:
Tim ’81, Grant ’06, Meredith ’07, Jonathan ’09, and Natalie ‘11
The Kiska Family:
Stan ’85, Deanna ’87, Evan ’20, and Lauren
Winifred (Williams '77) and Chris McGee '77
Dan Creston '81
The Pentz Family:
Mark ‘81, Cheri ‘79, Michael ‘06, and Yvonne ‘06
John '68 & Betsy Baun Charitable Foundation (Pittsburgh Foundation)
Roberta and Allen ’64 Geyer
Elizabeth (Smith ’81) and Peter Hanley
Susan (Peshek ’81) and Peter Durfee ‘80
The Passaro Family
Lori (Shoemaker ’96) and John Brinker
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Three (3) hours accounting/financial consultation
CIRDEC Consulting, LLC
Five (5) hours business liability consultation
One (1) year of webhosting

