BizPitch Columbus
A Startup Pitch Competition
Presented by StartUP Columbus and D. Abbott Turner College of Business and Technology at Columbus State University.
2024 BizPitch Columbus
Mark your calendars for November 12th, 2024, as StartUP Columbus brings you an electrifying event at the Riverside Theatre. Witness the culmination of months of hard work and dedication as FOUR aspiring entrepreneurs go head to head, delivering epic business pitches in a high-stakes competition for a chance to win up to $15,000 to fuel their startup dreams!
Thanks to our Official Media Partner, WRBL, the event will be live-streamed, allowing viewers to be part of the excitement from anywhere.
What to Expect:
Get ready for an evening filled with inspiration, innovation, and connections. Alongside the exhilarating pitch competition, BizPitch Columbus will showcase a variety of local vendors, providing a fantastic opportunity for networking with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals. And don't miss the chance to unwind and mingle during the happy hour gathering with complimentary food for all attendees!
Event Details:
Date: November 12th, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Riverside Theatre Complex
Our Partners:
StartUP Columbus is proud to collaborate with Columbus State University's D. Abbot Turner College of Business and Technology, who have lent their expertise and support to make this event a resounding success. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business enthusiast, or simply someone who loves witnessing groundbreaking ideas take flight, this is an event you won't want to miss!
So, join us on November 12th at Riverside Theatre Complex, and be a part of an unforgettable evening celebrating entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Important Dates
June 28 — Applications Open
July 28 — Applications Close
August 12 – Applicants notified of status from Round 1 Selection. Top 25 companies advance to Round 2.
September 16– Round 2 applications deadline (midnight Easter Standard Time)
September 15 – Applicants notified of status from Round 2 Selection. Top 8 companies advance to Round 3.
October 11 – Top 4 Finalists will be notified if they will advance as finalist in the pitch competition.
November 12 — 2024 BizPitch Columbus. Winners and Runner-ups are selected from 5-judge panel.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 BIZPITCH SPONSORS
Congratulations to our 2024 BizPitch Columbus winners!
Traditional Category Winner:
Meet Britnee Wheeler, Founder of Rose Maternity Co. Her venture specializes in providing soft, comfortable and stylish undergarments for moms-to-be and new mamas who want to feel fully supported even as their bodies change.
Technology Category Winner:
Meet Joseph Hamilton, Founder of 4 Second Football. His venture created the first football with a built-in timer that will give you real-time data on your throw timing and how it relates to your performance, so you can improve every time you practice!
A LOOK AT OUR 2023 COMPETITION
