University business pitch competitions offer invaluable opportunities for startups, providing critical feedback, mentorship and seed funding. These events expose student-run businesses to potential investors and industry experts, accelerating their growth trajectory. Winning or even participating can significantly boost a startup's visibility and credibility, leading to increased market traction and future investment.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosts its annual "Rise to the Challenge" business competition every spring semester. They also connect our entrepreneurial students with competitions around the Baltimore-Washington region, like Startup Maryland's "Pitch Across Maryland" competition.
Rise to the Challenge - 2024
Four winners, including undergraduate students and recent alumni, emerged from the “Rise to the Challenge” Business Pitch Competition on May 2, each receiving their own “big check” and a portion of the nearly $30,000 in prize money. The event, now in its 12th year, is supported annually by the Un...
Four winners, including undergraduate students and recent alumni, emerged from the “Rise to the Challenge” Business Pitch Competition on May 2, each receiving their own “big check” and a portion of the nearly $30,000 in prize money. The event, now in its 12th year, is supported annually by the Un...
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The work that they put into this competition, amid the many responsibilities they face every day – including attending classes, working full-time jobs, and managing the many aspects of their personal lives — is nothing short of extraordinary.
Four winners, including undergraduate students and recent alumni, emerged from the “Rise to the Challenge” Business Pitch Competition on May 2, each receiving their own “big check” and a portion of the nearly $30,000 in prize money. The event, now in its 12th year, is supported annually by the Un...