Your idea can win you $1,000 for your business!

The 2023 Elevator Pitch is a low-barrier competition where students of any major pitch their idea for 90 seconds. A panel of judges will select three winners; first prize wins $1,000 in cash seed funding and a GUARANTEED spot in the upcoming Culver’s Business Model Competition in Spring 2024, second prize wins $350 cash, and thrid prize wins $150 cash.

What kind of ideas are eligible? Anything! The sky’s the limit! Pitches can vary from an idea that has recently popped into your head, to an early-stage business concept in need of capital.

This competition is open to all students and all majors attending UW Oshkosh (Oshkosh, Fond Du Lac, Fox Cities).

We encourage students and faculty to come as guests to the 2023 Elevator Pitch Contest at UW Oshkosh, and enjoy the contest along with refreshments!

Applications close November 5, 2022, at 11:59 PM, so be sure to submit your idea soon!