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Our Spring 2026 Quick Pitch Event will be held on:
Thursday | April 23 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Participants are challenged to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit at the Quick Pitch competition, hosted by the Innovation Hub each semester! Inspired by the hit TV show "Shark Tank," this exciting event invites students from diverse academic backgrounds to present their innovative business ideas. It is a platform where creativity knows no bounds, and participants have the opportunity to impress a panel of judges with their pitches.

The Quick Pitch competition is your chance to shine and turn your dreams into reality. Join us each semester for an electrifying experience that celebrates innovation and fosters the next generation of visionary leaders.

The Innovation Hub’s Quick Pitch Competition will award a winning student or student group and runners up with cash prizes!

• Jose Barbosa and Jakob Hatlestad won 1st place for their perfume and scent company proposal, .

• Zachary Kang took 2nd place with his plan for a wrist-wearable and palm-projected A.I. Companion, .

• Mackenzie Taylor placed 3rd for her sustainable glassware business, . 

Learn more about all our winners and their businesses!