Miami’s colleges are full of ambitious students with ideas, but the path from classroom to company can feel fragmented. Too many emerging leaders begin without direct access to the people who can challenge their thinking, open doors and help them take a credible next step.

Business Week 2026 closes that gap. Over five evenings, students learn beside founders, investors, attorneys and mentors; practice turning ideas into action; build relationships across campuses; and compete for $5,000 in cash prizes, provided by the Blessed Futures Foundation.

The Caribbean Students Association of the University of Miami, Miami Dade College and Florida International University, together with Blue Mahoe Capital and the Blessed Futures Foundation.

Student leaders, founders, investors and business attorneys from across Miami’s collegiate and business community host every session of the week.

Over five evenings across three campuses, the week moves from inspiration to execution. Students sit with the people who actually build businesses in this city, work through real challenges with them, and practice turning their own ideas into credible plans.

It all builds to the Friday Entrepreneur Showcase, where accepted members of the Founders Cohort pitch live. The Pitch Competition awards $5,000 in cash prizes, provided by the Blessed Futures Foundation. Sponsors are part of every evening along the way, from the opening panel to the Entrepreneur Showcase.

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This week creates a shared table for Miami’s campuses and business community. Students gain confidence, practical knowledge and a network beyond their own school. Partners invest their experience in local talent. Together, they strengthen a pipeline of leaders prepared to build companies, create opportunity and contribute to Miami for years to come.

• Face time with Miami’s most ambitious students across the University of Miami, Miami Dade College, Florida International University and other local colleges.
• Brand visibility on event communications, campus signage, showcase materials and social campaigns.
• A vendor table at the Entrepreneur Showcase, where you meet founders and families face to face.
• Association with education and opportunity: sponsor support strengthens the showcase prizes, practical learning and access for the next generation of Miami business leaders.
• Professional photo and video content from every event, shared with your brand.
• A first look at standout student ventures, and first conversations with the founders behind them.

• In attendee goodie bags, from opening night.
• At vendor tables and premium placement at the Friday Entrepreneur Showcase.
• In event branding, campus signage and printed materials.
• In featured recognition across Business Week communications and social campaigns.

The Entrepreneur Showcase awards $5,000 in cash prizes, provided by the Blessed Futures Foundation. Sponsor support strengthens attendee resources and event production, and it puts your brand behind the moment a student gains the confidence, connections and capital to move an idea forward.

We’re seeking financial support for the showcase prizes and event production, along with mentors, judges, and internship or capital pathways for standout student ventures. The most valuable partners bring both resources and a genuine commitment to developing local talent.