Nine Ventures Selected as 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge Finalists

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The nine finalists for Babson College’s 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge have been selected following the semifinal competition March 27.

The finalists—three each in alumni, graduate, and undergraduate tracks—will be vying for nearly $150,000 in cash and prizes when they pitch their entrepreneurial ventures to a panel of judges and answer questions at the B.E.T.A. Challenge Finale on Thursday, April 11 at Olin Hall. 


Register today to attend the 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge Finale on April 11.


Here are the 2024 B.E.T.A. Challenge finalists: 

Alumni Finalists 

Graduate Finalists 

Undergraduate Finalists 

Additional Special Awards

In addition, there will be five special awards presented at this year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge competition, including: 

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