san antonio tx, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Five teams of students will compete at Trinity University’s Stumberg Venture Competition for a chance to win a $25,000 prize to support their entrepreneurial projects. This event marks the tenth anniversary of the competition, which has previously invested nearly $600,000 in student startups. Taking place during San Antonio Startup Week, the competition will showcase entrepreneurial talent and foster connections between student founders and the local business community.
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Five teams of students are set to compete at the Stumberg Venture Competition at Trinity University for a prize of $25,000 to support their entrepreneurial ventures. The competition is taking place on Tuesday, October 14, at the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall on Trinity’s campus at 5 PM.
What is happening
The Stumberg Venture Competition, now in its tenth year, will award a single $25,000 prize to help a student team develop its venture. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Stumberg Venture Competition, which has invested nearly $600,000 in student startups over the years. The contest is scheduled as part of San Antonio Startup Week and brings student founders into front of local entrepreneurs, investors and mentors.
Key competitors and preparations
Five student teams will present business plans and investor-style pitches to a panel of judges. Two of the competing teams practiced their pitches at Launch SA to gain feedback from the local entrepreneurial community before the competition. Team Divvy aims to simplify the process of splitting bills and expenses among friends and roommates, catering primarily to college students and young adults. Team members Martin Rosales and Sam Cohen report that Divvy is designed to ease the burden of financial transactions between peers. Team Handidoor focuses on creating a solution for individuals with mobility issues to remotely open and close doors. Nathaniel Troxel, a member of Handidoor, draws inspiration from his personal experience with limited mobility following a car accident and seeks to aid others facing similar challenges.
Event context and larger program
The Stumberg Venture Competition occurs during San Antonio Startup Week, an event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in the Alamo City. San Antonio Startup Week features a range of events, speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation. The week-long event, which is free and open to the public, includes sessions on various topics, including artificial intelligence related to different industries. Programming for San Antonio Startup Week is expected to attract approximately 5,000 participants throughout the week. The week is organized to accommodate anyone looking to transform their ideas or side hustles into businesses, not limited to the tech industry alone.
Local ecosystem indicators
The overall tech industry in San Antonio has grown by 7% from 2017 to 2022, indicating a developing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city. Organizers and participating students view the competition as one component of a broader effort to connect founders with resources, mentorship and local networks.
Logistics
- Date and time: Tuesday, October 14, at 5 PM
- Venue: Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University
- Format: Pitch presentations by five student teams; judges will award a $25,000 prize
- Admission: Free and open to the public as part of San Antonio Startup Week programming
What to expect at the event
Attendees can expect short presentations from each team, opportunities to speak with founders after pitches, and a chance to hear updates on student entrepreneurship supported by the Stumberg program. The competition is framed as both a funding opportunity and a public stage for student founders to refine ideas and attract attention to early-stage ventures.
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| Key Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of competing teams | Five teams of students are set to compete at the Stumberg Venture Competition at Trinity University for a prize of $25,000 to support their entrepreneurial ventures. |
| Prize | $25,000 |
| Date & time | The competition is taking place on Tuesday, October 14, at the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall on Trinity’s campus at 5 PM. |
| Anniversary & investment | This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Stumberg Venture Competition, which has invested nearly $600,000 in student startups over the years. |
| Startup Week attendance | Programming for San Antonio Startup Week is expected to attract approximately 5,000 participants throughout the week. |
| Local tech growth | The overall tech industry in San Antonio has grown by 7% from 2017 to 2022, indicating a developing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city. |
Timeline
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 14, 5 PM | Stumberg Venture Competition at Ruth Taylor Recital Hall | Scheduled |
| Throughout San Antonio Startup Week | Programming expected to attract approximately 5,000 participants throughout the week | Planned |
| Prior to competition | Two of the competing teams practiced their pitches at Launch SA to gain feedback | Completed (practice sessions) |
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FAQ
Who is competing and what is the prize?
Five teams of students are set to compete at the Stumberg Venture Competition at Trinity University for a prize of $25,000 to support their entrepreneurial ventures.
When and where is the competition?
The competition is taking place on Tuesday, October 14, at the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall on Trinity’s campus at 5 PM.
What anniversary is this year and what investment history does the competition have?
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Stumberg Venture Competition, which has invested nearly $600,000 in student startups over the years.
How does the competition relate to San Antonio Startup Week?
The Stumberg Venture Competition occurs during San Antonio Startup Week, an event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in the Alamo City.
Did any teams practice their pitches before the competition?
Two of the competing teams practiced their pitches at Launch SA to gain feedback from the local entrepreneurial community before the competition.
What is Team Divvy?
Team Divvy aims to simplify the process of splitting bills and expenses among friends and roommates, catering primarily to college students and young adults.
Who are the members of Team Divvy and what did they report?
Team members Martin Rosales and Sam Cohen report that Divvy is designed to ease the burden of financial transactions between peers.
What is Team Handidoor developing?
Team Handidoor focuses on creating a solution for individuals with mobility issues to remotely open and close doors.
What inspired a member of Handidoor?
Nathaniel Troxel, a member of Handidoor, draws inspiration from his personal experience with limited mobility following a car accident and seeks to aid others facing similar challenges.
What does San Antonio Startup Week feature?
San Antonio Startup Week features a range of events, speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
How has the tech industry in San Antonio changed recently?
The overall tech industry in San Antonio has grown by 7% from 2017 to 2022, indicating a developing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city.
Is Startup Week free and what topics does it include?
The week-long event, which is free and open to the public, includes sessions on various topics, including artificial intelligence related to different industries.
How many people are expected to attend Startup Week programming?
Programming for San Antonio Startup Week is expected to attract approximately 5,000 participants throughout the week.
Who is Startup Week organized for?
The week is organized to accommodate anyone looking to transform their ideas or side hustles into businesses, not limited to the tech industry alone.
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