What to expect
The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UMBC hosts The Idea and Innovation Challenge, an in-person student pitch competition on Thursday, November 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Student entrepreneurs pitch in three tracks, a panel of three judges picks the winner of each track, and winners receive prizes of up to $800. Everyone in the audience also gets to vote for a Best Presentation award. Free pizza is provided.
Tracks
- Tech Track: new digital innovations
- Social Track: ventures designed to create social impact
- Spark Track: early-stage, fresh ideas aimed at this year's prompt
Who should attend
The pitchers are UMBC students. The event is a good fit for students thinking about starting a venture, and for founders, mentors and investors who want to see early ideas coming out of UMBC and meet student talent. The page does not publish formal eligibility rules for pitching, so contact the center if you want to compete.
Venue and access
University Center, Room 312, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250.
How to register
Sign up on the myUMBC event page, which requires logging in. The page does not list an admission price or a registration deadline.