Applications Now Open for DelVal’s Seventh Annual Spark Bowl on November 19
Delaware Valley University (DelVal), the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks will host the seventh annual Spark Bowl Competition on November 19, 2026 in Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Building auditorium. Spark Bowl encourages enrepreneurs, innovative businesses and nonprofit organizations in and around Bucks County to compete in a “Shark Tank”-style competition judged by local entrepreneurs with a high degree of success in the business world. The top three teams will be awarded prize money.
Applications are now open at delval.edu/spark.
Sponsors have the opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, businesses and nonprofits wishing to impact economic growth and prosperity in Bucks County. Sponsors will receive invitations to a networking event leading up to the Spark Bowl, and could be showcased at the event and featured on the Spark Bowl webpage with sponsorship details. Offer your support and learn more at delval.edu/spark.
Spark Bowl is a prime example of the many hands-on learning opportunities available to DelVal students. Leading up to and throughout the competition, DelVal students serve as business consultants for the competing teams. Students assist businesses with pitch preparation, go-to-market plans, marketing strategy and general advice. The mutually beneficial partnership helps these startups prepare for the competition and provides students the opportunity to work hands-on with a real business.
Last year’s first place, $12,000 winner was Bottimals, bottle-lovey designed to help moms and families with infant bottle refusal. Second place went to Mojoz GummiCone along with $6,000, and BH Botanicals received third place and $3,000. The students assisting the teams also received monetary awards for their efforts.
To apply for the competition or to become a sponsor, visit delval.edu/spark.
Email sparkbowl@delval.edu with any questions.
