Entrepreneurship Week Pitch Competition
Stay tuned for details on our E-Week Pitch Competition in 2025!
The Entrepreneurship Week Pitch Competition is E@DU’s grand finale, bringing a close to the University of Denver’s most innovative week. In its fourth year, the annual Pitch Competition is set to award more cash prizes than ever before, promising a thrilling and intense competition. Whether pitching or attending, the event is guaranteed to be an exciting evening for all, with a reception to follow!
The pitch competition is designed to give students the opportunity to develop forward-thinking, socially impactful ideas aligned with the Daniels College of Business’ mission of leveraging business for the “public good.” As a result, participants will develop globally impactful solutions that are ready to bring to market. The competition is an opportunity for students to showcase ideas, compete for cash prizes, gain support and access to BASE Camp, and receive recognition. It also facilitates connections with potential investors, mentors, and industry partners, providing avenues for idea advancement.
- Date: 2025 date to be announced soon!
- Participants: 8-10 teams invited to pitch
- Location: Marcus Commons (reception to follow)
- Prizes:
- First Place: $12,000 cash and support (which includes $5,000 stipend as a part of an automatic invitation to BASE Camp in Summer 2024)
- Second Place: $4,000 cash and support
- Third Place: $1,500 cash and support
- First Place: $12,000 cash and support (which includes $5,000 stipend as a part of an automatic invitation to BASE Camp in Summer 2024)
- Eligibility: Open to all University of Denver degree-seeking students
- Interest form opens: March 1, 2025
- Applications open: April 14, 2025
- Applications close: April 30, 2025
- Announce selected teams invited to pitch: May 5, 2025
- Mandatory meeting for teams selected: May 7, 2025
- Entrepreneurship Week Pitch Competition: May 22, 2025
