I-Pitch Competition

University of Akron Research Foundation

This competition is bringing together a lineup of startup finalists who are selected from our I-Corps participants!

Bounce Innovation Hub

Everybody is welcome to join us and support your innovative community!Join us for a night of inspiring innovation as we watch our top I-Corps participants take a shot for the I-Pitch Competition prize money. Afterwards, celebrate and enjoy some fine charcuterie with friends and your new connections. When: I-Pitch Competition will be held in-person on January 22nd at the Bounce Innovation Hub in Downtown Akron.The Prize: I-Pitch Competition is awarding prizes to the most promising contestants. One prize is a judge's vote, and one prize is an audience point vote that you participate in!Learn more about I-Pitch and UARF here: <a href="https://www.uakronuarf.com/ipitchcomp.html" title="https://www.uakronuarf.com/ipitchcomp.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.uakronuarf.com/ipitchcomp.html</a> Who is UARF?UARF is for driven researchers, creators, and problem-solvers who want to see their product or service changing their industry and the lives of many, but don't know the next steps to take.UARF provides structured programs to help you avoid the #1 reason businesses fail by understanding your customers' needs, and we help you discover the best strategy to deliver your idea and make a profit!UARF is home to one of the nation's first I-Corps Sites, one of the first Ohio-awarded technology validation funds, Ohio's first student-run venture fund (NEOSVF) and Akron's first angel network (ARCHAngels).​UARF is also proud to be a member of the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program.​​Learn more about us here: https://www.uakronuarf.com

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