Below is the list of finalists from the NIBS Worldwide Business Plan Competition. To see their business plans or watch their pitch videos, click on the links.
2023
- Winner: UCLL, Belgium, Team: eConnection
- Runner-up: LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland, Team: Lascerna
- Third place: Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland, Panga Surf
2022
- Winner: Weagreen (Rotterdam University of Applied Science, Netherlands)
- Runner-up: Cozy Corner (LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland)
- Third place: Pretty UGLY (UC Leuven Limburg, Belgium)
> See business plans and videos from the 2022 competition
2021
- Winner: CropsJet (Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand)
- Runner-up: LearnSmart (Rotterdam University of Applied Science, Netherlands)
- Third place: Energy Cube (Washburn University, USA)
> See business plans and videos from the 2021 competition
2020
- Winner: Affixt Ltd (Technological University Dublin, Ireland)
- Runner-up: Porcelain Pursuit (Washburn University, USA)
- Third place: Solidbox (University College Leuven Limburg, Beligium)
> See business plans and videos from the 2020 competition
2019
- Winner: Micron Agritech (Technological University Dublin, School of Marketing – Dublin, Ireland)
- Runner-up: Arbor Industries (Washburn University, School of Business – Topeka, Kansas, USA)
- Third place: (UC Leuven-Limburg – Leuven, Belgium)
> See business plans and videos from the 2019 competition
2018
- Winner: Reach Devices (Dublin Institute of Technology, School of Marketing – Dublin, Ireland)
- Runner-up: Moderno Metros (Washburn University, School of Business – Topeka, Kansas, USA)
- Third place: Eco Fridge Locker (St. Mary’s University, Greehey School of Business – San Antonio, Texas, USA)
> See business plans and videos from the 2018 competition
2017
- Winner: Ripple Sense (Dublin Institute of Technology, School of Marketing – Dublin, Ireland)
- Runner-up: Beacon (University of Vermont – Burlington, Vermont, USA)
- Third place: The Turning Pointe (Washburn University, School of Business – Topeka, Kansas, USA)
> See business plans and videos from the 2017 competition
2016
- Winner: D18 (Washburn University, School of Business – Topeka, Kansas, USA)
- Runner-up: FeatherGrip (Dublin Institute of Technology, School of Marketing – Dublin, Ireland)
- Third place: FoodCroc (Lahti University of Applied Sciences – Lahti, Finland)
> See business plans and videos from the 2016 competition
2015
- Winner: HearHere (Dublin Institute of Technology, School of Marketing – Dublin, Ireland)
- Runner-up: Litvak (Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico-Recinto Metro)
- Third place: Satakunta University of Applied Sciences – Pori, Finland
> See business plans and videos from the 2015 competition
2014
- Winner: Gainz Arrange (Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven, Belgium)
- Finalist: NapAway (Baltazar Adam Krcelic – Zapresic, Croatia)
- Finalist: Sana (Dublin Institute of Technology, School of Marketing – Dublin, Ireland)