Info Session for the UIC Innovation Pitch Challenge

Do you have a startup idea? The UIC Innovation Pitch Challenge is here to accelerate your idea with mentoring, resources and the chance to earn cash prizes for startup funding. The campuswide UIC Innovation Pitch Challenge provides UIC students with team mentoring, the opportunity to participate in workshops on idea validation, pitching skills and idea development.

Students will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas to a panel of judges for feedback and the chance to win startup funding to turn ideas into businesses. Both graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to participate.

PRIZES AND AWARDS:

First Place Prize: $5,000

Second Place Prize: $2,000

Third Place Prize: $1,000

Best Pitch Prize: $1,250