FlashPitch
Third Annual FlashPitch Competition

The Graduate College is hosting its third FlashPitch competition – a 90-second elevator pitch competition for graduate students. Participants will gain experience in:
- Presenting your research to an interdisciplinary audience.
- Developing critical elevator pitch skills in order to clearly communicate your research in networking situations, at conferences and in the job market.
- Delivering a pitch on your research agenda, research interests or a specific research project.
In addition to gaining valuable experience, graduate students will be competing for cash prizes!
First Place: $400
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $150
People’s Choice: $150
Submit your FlashPitch video by Friday, April 7 at 11:59 p.m.
Preparing your FlashPitch Workshop
Students can make a pitch meeting appointment with LaunchNet to discuss and receive feedback on their pitch for the competition in addition to viewing this handout on crafting an elevator pitch.
2021 FlashPitch Finalists