Bark Tank Leonsis Family Prize 2026

Georgetown University's best ventures pitch to win $100K in this battle royale, Shark Tank-style competition. Audience voting and giveaways. Who will be top dog? Aligning with the Jesuit values of Georgetown University, the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize honors and supports Georgetown students who have launched or are preparing to launch new business ventures that will address problems in the world. Each year, teams or individuals compete to win an amount determined from the annual limit of $100,000. Ultimately, the Leonsis Family Entrepreneurship Prize builds awareness around the innovation and accomplishments of Georgetown’s entrepreneurs and strengthens the university’s reputation as a place where ambitious students can turn their passions into entrepreneurial ventures. Light food and drinks to follow the competition. Venture Finalists will be announced! Accommodation requests should be sent to bwz2@georgetown.edu by Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill requests. More information: https://bit.ly/4edyj3I. The prize is supported by Ted Leonsis (C’77, P’14, P’15), a longtime entrepreneur, investor, and founder, majority owner, chairman, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment; his wife, Lynn; his son, Zach (MBA’15), president of media and enterprises of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and his daughter, Elle Helme (C’14), digital marketing director of SnagFilms, Inc.