The Fallon Challenge 2026

📅 Date: February 26, 2026 | ⏰ Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM

📍 Location: 421 Bluestone Dr, Harrisonburg - Hartman Hall Room 2021

The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship (GCFE) is excited to invite you to the 11th Annual The Fallon Challenge in honor of Rodney J. Fallon.

The Fallon Challenge is a Shark Tank-style competition that sets the stage for JMU students to pitch their groundbreaking businesses to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurial business leaders. The winner(s) of The Fallon Challenge 2026 will receive a $2,000 scholarship and extensive mentoring from entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry professionals, and alumni to help turn their vision into a reality.

Audience members will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite team and award them the $500 Audience Choice Award provided by the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship.

*Food and light refreshments will be served throughout the event*

Join us at Hartman Hall Room 2021 and be prepared to push yourself to the limit. Are you up for The Fallon Challenge 2026? See you there!

Host or Publisher Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship