Alabama HBCU founders win nearly $20,000 at 2026 business pitch competition

The competition took place during Magic City Classic week and featured 51 founders representing 10 Alabama institutions. Participants delivered short business pitches and answered questions from industry judges. Internably is a networking platform connecting students, interns and early-career professionals by company, school, city and career interests. JPMorgan Chase, HBCU CARES and NEBIUS supported the competition.

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• student entrepreneurs
• pitch competition
• black founders