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LaunchÁùºÏ±¦µä Pitch Competition

Are you ready to turn your innovative ideas into reality? We are thrilled to invite all full-time university students to participate in the annual LaunchÁùºÏ±¦µä Pitch Competition!

Event details

  • Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
  • Location: JCSU Great Room
  • Time: 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Agenda: 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Pitch Workshop with Matt Westfield

  5:00 to 7:00 p.m. | Pitch Competition

  7:00 p.m. | Award Ceremony and Reception

Pitch format

  • Presentation: 3 to 5-minute pitches, often accompanied by a limited number of slides.
  • Q&A Session: After your pitch, there will be a 2 to 5-minute Q&A session where judges will assess the depth of your understanding and the feasibility of your idea. 

Judging criteria

  • Clarity of Idea: How well your concept is articulated.
  • Innovation: Originality and uniqueness of your idea.
  • Feasibility: Practicality and potential for real-world application.
  • Presentation Skills: Confidence, persuasion, and engagement during the pitch.

People's Choice Award:

For the People's Choice Award, the audience will vote for their favorite pitch.

Prizes

  • Grand Prize: $1,500
  • Second Place: $1,000
  • Third Place: $500
  • People's Choice Award: $500

Registration deadline

November 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. 

Who can participate?

  • Open to all full-time university students.
  • Please note that prior winners of the Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition and LaunchÁùºÏ±¦µä Pitch Competition are not eligible to participate.