Every year, the Eureka Series of Student Competitions seeks proposals with the potential to leave a positive impact through the pursuit of innovative thinking and sustainable business models on Lehigh University, the City of Bethlehem, the Lehigh Valley, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States of America, and the world.

This series of competitions provides creative opportunities for student entrepreneurs to leave their footprint on their communities. Lehigh can offer a variety of resources, ranging from mentoring and funding through early stage student venture creation, to help make these happen—assistance that comes in the form of competitions, boot camps, internships, coursework, facilities, and an impressive infrastructure.

Contact Lehigh’s Lisa Getzler-Linn at (610) 758-4620 for more information.

Joan F. & John M. Thalheimer ’55 Student Entrepreneurs Competition
The Thalheimer Student Entrepreneurs Competition accepts proposals focused on innovative ventures and early stage business plans. These include, but aren’t limited to, ideas focused on a new or existing technology or service with a social or environmental impact.
View the 2008-2009 Thalheimer Student Entrepreneurs Competition brochure and application guidelines (PDF) >

Michael W. Levin ’87 Advanced Technology Competition
The Levin Advanced Technology Competition seeks to fund student innovators who need additional capital to move their early stage technology venture to the next level. The winners of this competition have previously won the Thalheimer competition or have advanced their technology or commercialization efforts to a higher level.
View the 2008-2009 Michael W. Levin Advanced Technology Competition brochure and application guidelines (PDF) >

Social Venture Creation Competition for Student Entrepreneurs
For those who want to make a difference…around the globe or on Bethlehem’s south side neighborhood. Whether it’s a new technology or innovative service, not-for-profit or profit-for-a-purpose, this competition seeks proposals from students who want to make a difference in a big way—and have a plan to do it.
View the 2008-2009 Social Venture Creation Competition for Student Entrepreneurs brochure and application guidelines (PDF) >