Calling all student innovation teams! Pitch your idea for a chance to receive $500 to $2,000 in funding to support approved expenses in the following categories: customer discovery, prototype development, market research, legal, and design.

Students must currently be enrolled at the U of A, have an innovative idea, and share how they would use the funds toward customer discovery or prototyping. Pitches are 90 seconds (no slides allowed) and teams will have 2 minutes of Q&A with judges. 

Students can pitch as individuals or teams, and they can request up to $2,000. Students can pitch for prototyping resources, legal fees, design services, and market research costs. Prior customer discovery or market research on their ideas is required before competition. The audience will also select one team to receive a $1,000 People’s Choice Award.

Timeline

November 17: Applications due

November 21: Finalists notified

November 27-December 1: Pitch Practice for Participants 

December 2: Seed Funding Pitch Competition