Innovate UNT Pitch Competition

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The Innovate UNT Pitch Competition (iUNT) is a campus-wide, student business competition open to all undergraduate and graduate students from the University of North Texas. The competition focuses on development of a compelling student business and offers $35,000 of cash and in-kind prizes.

This competition is made possible by generous support from sponsors, mentors, judges, and staff members from across campus.

The competition is split into three components: (1) a business-model submission, (2) a video submission, and (3) the final live presentation and interviews during the iUNT final event. The top 5 teams from the business-model submission will be selected by Murphy Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation staff and mentors.

iUNT provides resources to aid students in the creation and implementation of their business. Students gain valuable skills and experience to help them transition to the competitive world of entrepreneurship. Dozens of past teams from Murphy Center competitions have successfully moved forward and become successful businesses.

Additional Details

The 2025 iUNT Competition was held on April 18. Information about the 2026 event will be available soon. 

Other National Competitions

Baylor University (fall 2025)

The Baylor New Venture Competition is a business plan and elevator pitch competition that showcases collegiate student created, managed and led ventures from across the globe.

The goal of this premier program is to provide an environment that aids in experiential learning, entrepreneurial education and professional networking. By providing multiple rounds of expert feedback, collegiate students are encouraged to embrace entrepreneurship. Teams have the opportunity to compete for more than $200,000 in cash prizes and vital resources.

Applications for the 2026 competition will be accepted in Fall 2025. Contact newventurecomp@baylor.edu for more details.

Competition website: https://hankamer.baylor.edu/baugh-center/new-venture.