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.