iBucs Competition
An Idea In Every Mind
iBucs (Innovative Buccaneers) is an entrepreneurial start-up competition that offers students at East Tennessee State University the opportunity to win seed money for their innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
The competition is open to all East Tennessee State University students. Students interested in entering the contest will work to develop a business plan and pitch to be presented to a distinguished panel of judges who are passionate about innovation and entreprenurship. Students are allowed to work as individuals or in teams to submit their idea to the competition.
The iBUCS Student Venture Pitch Competition, hosted by the College of Business and Technology, happens once a year and takes place during the Spring semester. The event will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022.
How To Enter
To enter the competition, submit your idea through the online application and one of the iBucs coordinators will contact you.
Application deadline is Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
2019 Winner Spotlight
For more information, please contact:


