The Barris Incubator Program is supported through a generous gift of Tuck alumnus and Center Advisory Board member Peter Barris. The Barris Incubator Program supports and facilitates the launch and development of Tuck and Dartmouth related ventures led by Tuck students. The Barris Incubator Program draws on the expertise of Tuck's recognized faculty, who are involved in the incubator's processes and who advise entrepreneurial-minded students on selected projects. Incubator teams are required to compete in at least one regional or national business plan competition per academic year.