Combining entrepreneurial spirit and passion to empower others, Drake students are invited to pitch innovative ideas before a panel of judges in The Bark Tank. This is your chance to win up to $750 dollars when presenting your business, product, or idea that can serve the Drake student community. The 2019 Bark Tank Competition was held in November 2019. We will be back in spring 2021 for the next Bark Tank. Questions? Email innovation@drake.edu.
The 2019 Bark Tank Competition was held Saturday, November 9. The winners are:
Our thanks to everyone who helped organize the event and contratulations to all who participated.
The 2018 Bark Tank Competition was held Saturday, November 3. The winners are:
The 2017 Bark Tank Competition was held Saturday, November 4. The winners are:
The 2016 Project Bulldog Competition was organized by the Entrepreneurship Centers' Student Advisory Board and held in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week on Saturday, November 12. The 2016 winners are:
The 2015 Project Bulldog Competition was held Saturday, October 3. Judges awarded prizes as follows:
Kai Asberry — Tailored. Kai later pitched his business before the Lorentzen Student Hatchery judges panel and was selected to join the Summer 2015 Lorentzen Student Hatchery cohort as Snippster.
Naren Bhojwani — AP Lumina. Naren later pitched his business before the Lorentzen Student Hatchery judges panel and was selected to join the Summer 2014 Lorentzen Student Hatchery cohort.
Project Bulldog is made possible by a generous donation from Drake alumnus, Dan Sinykin (JO '86).