STARTUP SUMMIT 2025
April 24 - April 25
Pitch your business for a chance to win cash prizes to jumpstart your startup!
Bulldog Business National Pitch Competition – April 25, 2025
Calling all college student entrepreneurs across the country! Bulldog Business National is your chance to go head-to-head with the brightest minds in student startups from all over the U.S. Whether you’re developing an app, launching a new product, or revolutionizing an industry, we want to see your innovation in action.
Eligibility: College student startups from across the nation.
Highlights:
– Compete for the prestigious Bulldog Business title and national recognition.
– $3,000 in travel expenses to help you attend the event and take your idea to the next level.
– Network with top investors, advisors, and other ambitious student entrepreneurs.
– Prizes, mentorship, and resources to elevate your startup’s potential.
Mississippi Made – April 24, 2025
Mississippi’s finest entrepreneurs, it’s your time to shine! The Mississippi Made competition is open to all startups based in the state of Mississippi. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for local innovators to showcase their ideas, pitch to top-tier investors, and compete for incredible prizes that can fuel the next big business.
Eligibility: Startups based in Mississippi.
Highlights:
– Do not have to be a college student
– Pitch your business to a panel of renowned investors and industry leaders.
– Gain exposure to a network of potential partners, collaborators, and customers.
– Compete for cash prizes, mentorship, and other resources to accelerate your startup’s growth.
Event Details:
– Dates: April 24 (Mississippi Made) & April 25 (Bulldog Business National Pitch Competition and Reception )
– Prizes: Cash, Mentorship, Travel Funding, and More!
– Reception: Free networking reception open to the public to celebrate all the contestants and small businesses.
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, March 25th