7 Great Colleges | Total Cash Prizes up to $30,000
The College-by-College Pitch Off is back! The event takes place in all seven colleges at Iowa State University. Students will have the chance to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges for cash prizes. In addition to cash prizes, up to four top winners in each college pitch-off will advance to the College-by-College Pitch Off Finale. More details to come!
New Idea – concepts are in the idea stage – no revenues, prototypes, or products.
Existing Business Idea – concepts are beyond the idea stage – with revenues, prototypes, or products.
Never pitched before? No problem! Join us for a Pitch Workshop this spring to learn how to craft an award-winning 90-second pitch!
ALL college competitions are open to the first 25 students to apply! If your college pitch competition is full, you will be added to a waitlist.
Register to Pitch!2024 competition date details to come!
Ivy College of Business | Student Innovation Center Room 3231
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Student Innovation Center, Room 3231
College of Ag & Life Sciences | Student Innovation Center, Room 3231
College of Design | Student Innovation Center, Room 3231
College of Vet Med | Student Innovation Center, Room 3231
College of Ag & Life Sciences | Student Innovation Center, Room 3231
College of Human Sciences| Student Innovation Center, Room 3231
College of Engineering | Student Innovation Center Room 3231
Register to Pitch!In addition to a cash prize, up to four top winners in each college pitch-off will advance to the College-by-College Pitch Off Finale held each spring.
Awards are at the discretion of the judges based on total number of participants in each college competition.
Held at the Student Innovation Center, Launch Pad
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Students will compete in one of two categories, new idea or existing business, and are allowed 90 seconds to pitch your concept. A timer will be available to let you know how much time remains as you present. A bell will ring at 90 seconds, and you will be asked to stop presenting – even if you have not finished your pitch. PowerPoints are NOT allowed. However, if you have a prototype or drawing you wish to share, those items will be allowed. Handouts or business cards for judges are acceptable (bring four). Only one person may present the pitch. Other team members may be present and answer judges’ questions.
