2026 Stumberg Venture Competition, Final Round
About this Event
Join us as we celebrate Tiger innovation, creativity, and collaboration in action. The Louis H. Stumberg Venture Competition is a multi-part student competition. Hosted every spring and fall, each cohort of students has an opportunity to compete for a chance to win mentorship and funding for their startup. Of the teams that competed in the Stumberg Seed Round, five won $7,000 in seed funding for their venture and an opportunity to participate in the Trinity Incubator. Teams will compete again in the Final Round for the $50,000 grand prize. Both the San Antonio Community and the Trinity Community are encouraged to join us in person to witness the live pitches.
Doors open at 4:30 pm; Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Tuesday, September 29th, 2026.
Follow the excitement at @trinityentrep across Instagram.
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026. 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: The event will be hosted at Trinity University in the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall. Need help finding the Recital Hall? Find it using the interactive map!
Event Timeline
4:30 pm - Check-in
5:00 pm - Welcome remarks and program begins
6:30 pm - Winner announced and reception begins
7:30 pm - Event Concludes
Parking is free the Alamo Stadium parking lot across the street. There will be wayfinding signs that lead to the event venue. Additional parking is available in Lot B and the Laurie Auditorium Parking Lot - Orange Level. (Refer to the attached map)
Sponsors
Frost Bank
Students + Startups - 80|20 Foundation
In-Kind Sponsors
Back Unturned Brewing Co
2026 Final Round Judges
April Ancira '02, Vice President, Ancira Enterprises, Inc.
John Brozovich, President and CEO, The Gambrinus Company
Sue Chen '92, Founder and CEO, Nova Medical Products / Reef Check
Cam McMartin '79, CEO and Founder, SailPoint
Juanita Sepulveda, COO and Partner, Vanyel Investments, LLC
2026 Final Round Teams
Gratzi - Gratzi creates highly personalized, recipient-focused corporate gifts, curated based on recipient interests, needs, and company goals while reinforcing relationships.
MEQ for You - MEQ for You makes medical equipment more accessible to those struggling with rising medical costs through the re-use and re-distribution of medical equipment, as no one should have to pay for their well-being.
PassItOn - PassItOn is a campus-exclusive marketplace where verified students, faculty, and staff can safely buy and sell everyday items within their university community. By creating trusted, university-specific marketplaces, PassItOn makes campus resale simpler and safer while promoting a more sustainable, circular campus economy.
SofraWise - SofraWise is a software to help busy parents and growing families reduce the stress when it comes to planning what they are going to eat on a daily and weekly basis. Don't let stress get in the way of what matters most, don't improvise, SofraWise.
The Recharge Pod - Recharge Pods provide a quick way for professionals in high-stress roles to reset, energize, and fight burnout.
For information on the individual teams, visit @TrinityEntrep on Instagram and Facebook. Please tag your photos using the official hashtag! #TUStumberg
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