Submit to Pitch at Nationals in July
National Pitch is a highlight of the year as we bring together the top INCubatoredu teams nationwide to compete for real funding on July 10, 2025 in Chicago. Submissions open in March! Don't miss out on this experience of a lifetime!
Here's a glimpse of the energy!
About the Event
Q1: What is National Pitch?
The INCubatoredu National Pitch brings together five student teams from the United States and Canada to pitch their businesses to a board of startup business investors and compete for funding at the national level.
Q2: Where and when is the National Pitch?
National Pitch will occur at (new location) Convene, 233 South Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL, during the 2025 Uncharted Learning National Summit on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Participants should arrive midday to prepare for the pitch event that will take place in the early evening.
Q3: What does the team need to submit?
Teams will submit basic business information and supporting documents. A document to help prepare your submission can be found here.
Q4: When and how does a team submit?
Nominations open Friday, March 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST and are due by Friday, May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. Each INCubatoredu member school can nominate one student team to represent their program. Either the teacher or student team nominee should complete THIS FORM.
Q5: Can a teacher submit more than one team?
We ask that you submit only one team to compete in the National Pitch competition; however, if you want to share what multiple teams are doing, we encourage you to share their stories with Michelle!
Q6: Do my students have to travel to Chicago to pitch?
Yes. We ask student teams to pitch live in Chicago on July 10, 2025. We understand that all team members may not be able to attend; however, we ask that a majority of members attend. Questions about logistics? Reach out to me.
Q4: Is the event open to the public?
Finalist teams may invite mentors and families to attend the event. Teams must submit attendee names closer to the event date. The event will also be live-streamed.
Q8: When will we know the results?
A committee of judges will review all submissions to identify:
- 25 quarter-finalists by May 30, 2025
- Ten semi-finalists by June 6, 2025
- Five finalists and two alternates by June 10, 2025
GOOD LUCK! Reach out
with questions!
