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Quick Pitch Competition
Our Fall 2026 Quick Pitch Event will be held on:
Thursday | Nov 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Participants are challenged to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit at the Quick Pitch competition, hosted by the Innovation Hub each semester! Inspired by the hit TV show "Shark Tank," this exciting event invites students from diverse academic backgrounds to present their innovative business ideas. It is a platform where creativity knows no bounds, and participants have the opportunity to impress a panel of judges with their pitches.
The Quick Pitch competition is your chance to shine and turn your dreams into reality. Join us each semester for an electrifying experience that celebrates innovation and fosters the next generation of visionary leaders.
The Innovation Hub’s Quick Pitch Competition will award a winning student or student group and runners up with cash prizes!
Timeline for Fall 2026
Check out the Guidelines and Resources page for formats and examples to follow. Also please review the competition guide.
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- Submissions are due: Thursday, Oct 29, 11:59 pm (midnight)
- Submission Evaluations: Oct 30 - Nov 4, 2026
- Participants are notified if they are a finalist: Nov 5, 2026
- Participants selected for the finals PowerPoints are due: Nov 11, 2026 at 12 pm (noon)
- Quick Pitch Competition: Thursday, November 12, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, The Innovation Hub, ELB 102
- Submissions are due: Thursday, Oct 29, 11:59 pm (midnight)
Meet the Spring 2026 Winners
- Keagan Wright won 1st place for his lightweight all-in-one beach tool, "Beach Blank".
- Zariah Gross took 2nd place with her plan to produce a satin helmet insert for bike riders, "Crowned Culture".
- Rawley Martin placed 3rd for his high-quality, professional bar experience, "Blue Coast Mobile Bartending LLC".
Contact Innovation@csusm.edu if you have any questions.