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 third 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 can tie their value creation to one of the 17 United Nations sanctioned Sustainable Development Goals. 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.

pitch Competition details

  • 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
  • Eligibility: Open to all University of Denver degree-seeking students

Important Dates

  • Interest form opens: March 1, 2024
  • Applications open: April 1, 2024
  • Applications close: April 30, 2024
  • Announce selected teams invited to pitch: May 3, 2024
  • Mandatory meeting for teams selected: May 6, 2024
  • Entrepreneurship Week Pitch Competition: May 23, 2024
Entrepreneurship Week Student Pitching