Pitch your startup on an international stage. Gain mentorship from top VCs. Win $60,000 prize, no strings attached. Student-founders, are you ready to launch?
Your Path to Launch
From initial application to demo day, here's your journey through the world's largest student entrepreneurship competition
Sep 1: Applications Open
Submit your startup idea and team information
Nov 9: Applications Close
Final deadline for all submissions
Jan 1: Regionals Start
Pitch at regional competitions worldwide
April: Finals
Present at Princeton for the grand prize
Past Winners Making Waves
Since our founding in 2014, our competitors have raised a cumulative $1.4B in venture funding, and have been accepted to Y Combinator every year.
| Application Deadline |
9/11/2026 |
| Application required? |
Apply Here |
