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Finalists Announced for UBalt's 14th Annual 'Rise to the Challenge' Business Pitch Competition

March 25, 2026
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced the six finalists for its 14th annual "Rise to the Challenge" Business Pitch Competition, taking place on May 6. The finalists will compete for $30,000 in funds to support their business concepts and start-ups.

UBalt is part of the annual Global Game Jam, set for next January at the Universities at Shady Grove

Global Game Jam Set for Jan. 26 - Feb. 1

December 11, 2025
UBalt News

University of Baltimore students, faculty, and friends are invited to register for the next edition of Global Game Jam, a participatory, multi-day event in which game designers and gaming enthusiasts gather at the Universities at Shady Grove to create and demonstrate games. All jammers are welcom...

2025 Rise to the Challenge winners announced

2025 'Rise to the Challenge' Winners Announced

May 5, 2025
UBalt News

The University of Baltimore's "Rise to the Challenge" is supported annually by the University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and provides a showcase for many of the UBalt community's most talented and driven entrepreneurs.

student winners of the 2024 Rise to the Challenge with their cardboard checks

Apply Now for UBalt's Business Pitch Competition

January 28, 2025
Business Today

The Rise to the Challenge Pitch Competition offers up to $30,000 in cash and professional services up for grabs. The competition promises to be UBalt’s most exciting competition of the year.