Andrews University Pitch Competition

Students can participate presenting their business or non-profit ideas

Campus-wide pitch competition. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students of Andrews University. Students can participate presenting their business (for-profit) or non-profit ideas. Cash and in-kind awards will be distributed among the finalists.

Competition Format

Application Process

• Application form is available on our website.
• You must include a pitch deck with details of your business idea with the application form. You must use the Template Pitch Deck provided.
• Template pitch deck is available to download on our website.
• Deadline to apply is March 18 at 7 p.m.

Judging Rounds

• Round 1:
  • All applications will be reviewed and scored by judges.
  • Participants will receive notification of qualification to the next round by April 1.
• Round 2:
  • Top 12 applications will compete in the final round.
  • Finalists will present in front of a live audience on April 8 at Newbold Auditorium.
  • Judges will select the top presentations.
  • Awards will be announced based on judges' scoring.

Awards

• Both in-kind and cash awards will be given based on the scores by the judges during Round 2.
• A total amount of about $30,000 of both in-kind and cash awards will be distributed.
• Prior to the distribution of the award, the recipient(s) will be required to:
  • Meet with the Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship to create a budget based on needs and growth plans.
  • Register a company in any U.S. state—the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship will help the recipient(s) complete the company registration, if necessary.
• In-kind awards include any services by the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, such as prototyping materials and equipment, consultants, personalized coaching, software licenses, puchase of needed equipment, grant writing assistance, patent application assistance, and rental space in the future innovation center.

Categories

• Non-profit organization or enterprise
• For-profit business idea

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