University business pitch competitions offer invaluable opportunities for startups, providing critical feedback, mentorship and seed funding. These events expose student-run businesses to potential investors and industry experts, accelerating their growth trajectory. Winning or even participating can significantly boost a startup's visibility and credibility, leading to increased market traction and future investment.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosts its annual "Rise to the Challenge" business competition every spring semester. They also connect our entrepreneurial students with competitions around the Baltimore-Washington region, like Startup Maryland's "Pitch Across Maryland" competition.
Rise to the Challenge - 2025
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.
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.
See who won the 2025 " Rise to the Challenge" pitch competition and be sure to check
out the short highlight reel.
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The grit, determination, and purpose-driven mindset they displayed exemplify why events like 'Rise to the Challenge' matter so deeply.
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.