The Patriot Pitch Competition supports idea and early-stage business ventures and is open to current George Mason students and recent alumni from all majors/fields of study. If you have a business idea or you're creating a new venture and want to be eligible for $50,000 in total prizes, the Patriot Pitch Competition may be for you.
Submit this quick form to receive a link to full-application, deadline reminders, invites to info sessions, opportunities for mentorship and event details. You must submit the full application go.gmu.edu/pitchapp2025 by Friday, February 21 by 11:59 p.m. EST in order for your venture to be considered for the semi-final round (submitting an interest form just lets us know you want to learn more about the opportunity).
Timeline:
- Deadline to submit full application: Friday, February 21 by 11:59 p.m.: go.gmu.edu/pitchapp2025
- Selected semi-finalist teams announced: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Semi-finalist teams matched with mentor and attend 1:1 mentor sessions and entrepreneurship workshops
- Semi-final Round: Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (virtual)
- Final Round: Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (in-person)
Questions? Email: ciemason@gmu.edu