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SU Entrepreneurship Programs

First Wave Pitch Competition

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Get ready to showcase your big ideas in the First Wave Pitch Competition, an exciting elevator pitch contest for high school students. Hosted by Salisbury University’s Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship and Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, this competition challenges you to create a 3-minute pitch for a chance to win up to $3,000. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality!

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Eligibility Requirements

  • High school students (grades 9-12)
  • Wicomico and Somerset County Public Schools
  • Apply individually or as a team (3 max)

Awards & Prizes

  • 1st Place: $3,000 cash + $1,000 SU Scholarship
  • 2nd Place: $1,500 cash
  • 3rd Place: $750 cash
  • Honorable Mention: $250 cash (3 available)
  • Teacher/School: $1,000 cash (for educational purposes)

Deadlines

  • Final Deadline for Submissions: March 12, 2025 at 12AM

Submission Requirements

  • Online Application
  • 3 minute Video Pitch

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